Antisocial behaviour and children

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There are various things that can be done to stop children behaving antisocially. Whether the children are yours or someone else's, this section explains the options.

ASBOs and children

Antisocial behaviour orders ('ASBOs') can be granted against kids as well as adults. The courts have to take some extra things into account though. Read more

Parenting orders

If the person behaving in an antisocial way is a child but their parents are not doing anything about it, a parenting order can sometimes help. Read more