7 - 11s glossary

Acceptable behaviour contract (ABC)
A set of voluntary rules to follow by someone whose behaviour is causing problems.

Accused
The person charged with a crime.

Anti-social behaviour order (ASBO)
A special set of rules given to someone over the age of ten whose behaviour is causing problems.

Arrest
When an accused person is taken away and held by the police in custody.

Arson
The act of setting fire to property on purpose.

Arsonist
Someone who sets fire to property on purpose.

Assault
An attack by one person on another to cause them harm.