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Graffiti and vandalism on and around public transport - Briefing Paper

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Table of contents

  • Impact on crime and fear of crime
  • The nature and scale of the problem
  • Who does it and why?
  • Cohen's Typology of Vandalism
  • Preventing and reducing vandalism and graffiti
  • Case study 1: Rapid removal on the New York City subway
  • Case study 2: The London Underground Graffiti Unit
  • Case study 3: A partnership approach in Stockholm
  • Case study 4: Centro's public art in the West Midlands
  • Case study 5: Network Rail Midland Zone working with young people
  • Case study 6: Early intervention with young offenders in the Netherlands
  • Case study 7: The Utrecht Hall of Fame
  • Case study 8: Nexus tackling graffiti through a package of measures
  • Case study 9: Working with young people
  • Legislative changes
  • Learning the lessons

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