Noting the balance of rights and responsibilities, and autonomy and independence on the one hand, and community cohesion on the other, Adam Graycar wants a set of discussions to put civility firmly on the agenda. The Australian Institute of Criminology will consult widely to develop a research agenda for the enhancement of civility. Dr Graycar outlined a range of private behaviours, each of which can turn into disorderly behaviour, which in turn can develop into criminal behaviour. These private behaviours must be complemented by public policies and behaviours. Swearing Use of obscenities - obscenity towards teachers obscenities towards parents and other family members, obscenity towards strangers Impatience Generating anger because things aren't working smoothly, or somebody doesn't do things the way one would expect.
Road rage is a prime example of harm here.
Intolerance Slurs stemming from intolerance and stereotyping are often hurled around. These may relate to racial issues, sexuality, ethnicity, size, age. Noise is another issue relating to space - excessive noise at inappropriate times and locations may be annoying, and at times threatening. A great deal of disorder and a disproportionate number of crimes flows from inappropriate consumption of alcohol Litter, Graffiti and Vandalism Things like broken windows, bullet holes in road signs etc. Constitute a visual affront, and also create the impression that no one cares, or no one is in charge.