This report has several objectives:
• Define vandalism
• To analyse the social problem of vandalism in Malaysia
• Consider what makes people commit acts of vandalism
• Examine the impact on the community
• Discuss strategies to prevent vandalism
1.2 Structure of the report
This report start with define the meaning of one of the social problems in Malaysia which is vandalism and more information about vandalism.
The body include the main causes of vandalism, impact of the problem to our society and the ways to solve this problem.
Under conclusion, we summarize all the main points and make some appropriate recommendations in order to prevent social problem of vandalism in our society from become worse.
Vandalism is the intentional abuse, damage or destruction of any portion of someone else's property or common or shared property such as our residential facilities, furnishings or public property. Though vandalism is usually the result of a deliberate act, it can also occur as a result of neglect or lack of consideration for fellow residents. It includes behavior such as breaking windows, slashing tires, spray painting on public places with graffiti, removing an exit sign and etc. Vandalism is a malicious act and may reflect personal ill will, although the perpetrators need not know their victim to commit vandalism. The recklessness of the act imputes both intent and malice.
Because the destruction of public and private property poses a threat to society, modern statutes make vandalism a crime. The penalties upon conviction may be a fine, a jail sentence, an order to pay for repairs or replacement, or all three. In addition, a person who commits vandalism may be sued in a civil tort action for damages so that the damaged property can be repaired or replaced.
Vandalism is a general term that may not actually appear in criminal statutes. Frequently, these statutes employ... [continues]
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