Why Vandalism? What Makes People That Way? Educational Video

Why Vandalism? Life of a teenage outsider; what makes him that way and how his anger flares into violence. Description of the life of an adolescent outsider. He feels that everyone is against him. But wherever it happens, vandalism maybe the symptom of a sickness. An outward expression of feelings which have become twisted and warped in an unfriendly world. Vandalism is the conspicuous defacement or destruction of a structure, a symbol or anything else that goes against the will of the owner/governing body, and usually constitutes a crime. Private citizens commit vandalism when they wilfully damage or deface the property of others or the commons. Some vandalism qualifies as culture jamming or sniggling — it is artistic in nature as well as being carried out illegally or without the property owner's permission. Examples include at least some graffiti art, billboard liberation and possibly crop circles. Criminal vandalism has many forms, graffiti on public property is common in many inner cities as part of a gang culture, however other more devastating forms such as those involved with public unrest, such as rioting, involve the wilful destruction of public and private property. Vandalism per se is often considered one of the least serious common crimes, but it can become quite serious when committed extensively, violently or as an expression of hatred and intimidation. In the case of vandalism to private property, the owner — the victim, may feel that they were specifically targeted by the perpetrator(s) — this is not necessarily the case. An example of such a crime would be the wilful destruction of a car window for no obvious purpose save to give the perpetrator(s) possibly a few seconds of entertainment, with no consideration, or empathy for the detriment to the state of mind or inconvenience of the victim. Reasoning for such actions can be attributed to anger, envy or spontaneous, opportunistic behaviour — possibly for peer acceptance or bravado in gang cultures, or disgruntlement with the target (victim) person or society. Opportunistic vandalism of this nature may also be filmed, the mentality of which can be akin to happy slapping. The large scale prevalence of gang graffiti in some inner cities has almost made it acceptable to the societies based there — so much so that it may go unnoticed, or not be removed, possibly because it may be a fruitless endeavour, to be graffitied on once again. Producer: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films. Keywords: Juvenile delinquency; Psychology; Crime and criminals; Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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[IANXZ]

I don't agree to much with this video. There is more to vandalism than boredom, Isn't there?

[rosaryfilms]

IANXZ, yes, I would agree. The video never makes that claim however.

[BIZKID25]

Damn I wish schools didn't have alarm systems and cameras now. *sigh* Those were the days.

[DartmouthAlum96]

It might seem shameful to admit, but some of the greatest memories I have of my teen years involve vandalism.

[1matsg]

Yes let the hate flow in you I can feel your anger distroy it and your jouring to the dark side will be complete.

[SeerTravisTruman]

@bubblytoes77 My video on vandalism explains all the things this one does not.

[bubblytoes77]

so would a teenage vandal express to me why it is fun to key peoples car? Is there some motive or ideals in place when choosing which one you're going to target? Just curious, thanks.

[twentieeight28]

Its fun to see that your did that when you drive by it and its funny makes you laughf thats why i do it.....

ITS FUN LOSERS!!!

[triplecrosser90]

Vandalism is just a way to be accepted or show off for your friends. It's like a right of initiation.

[TomArnoldRectum]

Check out my vandalism video. lol

[Riba1122]

Anyone knows if there is a special meaning of the white rabbit here?

In other movies/elsewhere white rabbits are represented quite alot, Like Alice's adventures in Wonderland, Knowing, Hitchcock, ... and other things also.

I think it's just he wants to give love, my friend thinks there is something besides that. :)

And also, what does the Judge say at the end: Nevertheless I haveto send you to ....?

Thanks for replies

[carterbob1]

vandalism is expressing your self and expressing yourself in public is bad because of the law and government which the only expressing the government wants is in school and in boring books because the government is made up of old people who hate teens who like to express themselfs

[solomonkane23]

sociopaths with npd.  one of the symptoms of npd is sadeism. they get a cheap thrill out of making ppl mad.

[damirgraffiti]

my god.howwouldthis boy would do such a thing?!