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STREET LAWChapter 10 – Crimes Against Property
Vandalism
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VandalismVandalism, also known as malicious mischief, is willful destruction of, or damage to, the property of anotherVandalism is responsible for millions of dollars of damage each yearIt includes such things as:• Breaking windows• Ripping down fences• Writing graffiti• Breaking off car hood ornamentsDepending on the extent of the damage, vandalism can be either a felony or a misdemeanor
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• Why do young people sometimes commit acts of vandalism?
• Vandalism is often the result of alcohol or drug use, group or peer pressure, a desire for attention, thrill seeking, anger, or disdain for private property.
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• What, if anything, can be done to reduce vandalism?• Some possible solutions to school vandalism include
publicizing the problem; applying firm, fair, and consistent discipline within the school; conducting social programs and acquiring increased funding to deal with youth gangs; reducing the size of classes; and taking steps to instill pride in the local school and community.
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• Should parents be criminally responsible for willful damage caused by their children? Why or why not?
• Some states have laws that make parents liable up to certain dollar amounts for damage willfully caused by their children. Should the child’s age make a difference? Opinions differ as to whether or not this is an effective strategy.
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• If you saw two youths throwing rocks through the windows of a school at night, would you report the youths to the police? Why or why not?
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• Suppose you saw two friends throwing rocks through the windows of a neighbor’s home. Would you report your friends to the police? Why or why not?
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• Did you answer both questions the same way? If not, why?
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• Finding policy solutions to vandalism at school• www.pollev.com/allisonmcfad576