Value of Sport

 

Tackling Anti-social Behaviour

The Value of Sport

Preventing anti-social behaviour"Preventative projects are cost effective. A young person in the criminal justice system costs the tax payer over £200,000 by the age of 16, but one given support to stay out costs less than £50,000."

Tied of Hanging Around - using sport and leisure activities to prevent anti-social behaviour by young people. (Audit Commission 2009)