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How to stop youth from doing illegal activities like trespassing and vandalism​

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You Can Help Prevent Vandalism

Educate the public, especially young people about the costs of vandalism.

Clean up vandalism as soon as it happens -- replace signs, repair playground equipment, paint over graffiti.

If you see anyone committing vandalism, report it to the police, school authorities, or someone who can take action.

Remember, vandalism is a crime.

Protect your house or apartment from vandalism by using good lighting and locking gates and garages.

Support recreational programs for young people in your community. Volunteer your time, donate money or supplies, and help in any way you can.

Take a Stand!

Tap into the energy and idealism of youth. Involve young people in all vandalism prevention efforts.

Organize a graffiti clean-up project in your neighborhood.

Work with Neighborhood Watch and ask the City or a local business for cleaning supplies and paint.

Work with schools or the arts community to paint murals on areas that are vulnerable to graffiti. Make it a contest for teens.

Adopt a street or park, perhaps in cooperation with a church or business. Plant trees, bushes, and flowers. Repair equipment and install trash containers. Organize a monthly park patrol to clean up litter and keep an eye on things.

Ask police or a City agency to start a hotline for reporting vandalism.

Have a community meeting on vandalism to discuss its victims, costs, and solutions.

Make certain that City or town officials promptly remove abandoned cars.

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