The purpose of this report is to present the problems and results of an investigation associated with graffiti in Fruitgrove, especially along the train station

... TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 1.1 RESEARCH METHODS 2 2.0 CAUSES OF GRAFFITI 3 2.1 THRILLING RISKS 3 2.2 ATTENTION AND RECOGNITION 3 3.0 PROBLEMS CAUSED BY GRAFFITI 4 3.1 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 4 3.2 ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 4 3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL 4 4.0 CONCLUSION 5 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS/PROPOSAL 6 5.1 SOCIAL 6 5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL 7 5.3 ECONOMICAL 7 APPENDIX 8 APPENDIX A 8 APPENDIX B 12 APPENDIX C 14 BIBLIOGRAPHY 15 1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to present the problems and results of an investigation associated with graffiti in Fruitgrove, especially along the train station. This report was written in response from interested members of the community to the local council. Graffiti are described as ugly, anti-social daubs (See Appendix A) which give an expression of urban decay and criminal intent. Not only does it cause much unnecessary trouble to those around the area, but also cost the government 'significant financial outlays' in graffiti prevention and removal schemes. Therefore, this issue needs to be addressed urgently. Figure1 Figure2 1.1 Research Methods Many different research methods were used to produce this report. These involve observations, physical investigation and taking photos around the Fruitgrove train station, survey feedback, books, Internet research, newspaper articles and local government documents. It is important to note

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