An Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) is a voluntary written agreement between a young person, usually aged   10-17, their parent / guardian, Ashfield Homes and Nottinghamshire Police. 

ABCs can be used where a young person has been found to have acted in a way which has caused harassment, alarm, nuisance or distress to others.  Anti-social behaviour that can be tackled by ABCs includes:

·   Harassment of residents or passers-by

·   Verbal abuse

·   Vandalism

·   Criminal damage

·   Graffiti

·   Noise nuisance

·   Engaging in threatening behaviour in large groups

·   Smoking / drinking alcohol whilst underage

·   Throwing items at people / property

·   Assault

This type of behaviour will not be tolerated in the Ashfield District, and by signing the contract the young person shows that they understand this and what types of behaviour they should not take part in.  The ABC specifies the types of behaviour the young person promises not to take part in in the future.

ABCs have proved effective as a means of encouraging children, young adults, and importantly parents to take responsibility for unacceptable behaviour.

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