Abu Dhabi sets up Centre to combat anti-social behaviour among youth

A new facility is being established in Abu Dhabi to combat anti-social behaviour among youth.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued the law number 22 of 2020, establishing Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department.

The Centre called 'Masouliya' (meaning 'responsibility' in English) will focus on raising awareness of the negative impact and legal consequences of anti-social behaviour, including bullying, defamation, and inciting violence, as well as online or gaming addiction.

It will develop educational content around responsible behaviour, provide guidance to youth, and also arrange meetings with families.

Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre, 'Masouliya', will work to encourage responsible social conduct among youth, focusing on raising awareness of the negative impacts, including legal consequences, of anti-social behaviour. pic.twitter.com/jjhQrUp9U9

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Masouliya, meaning ‘responsibility’ in English, is a first-of-its-kind in the region and aims to provide guidance to youth on how to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with social values, as well as enhance individual responsibility and boost ethical and patriotic values.

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Yousef Saeed Al Abery, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, affirms the Abu Dhabi Community Legal Awareness Centre, 'Masouliya', will work to increase awareness among youth of the potential ramifications of anti-social or irresponsible behaviour. pic.twitter.com/y7xsHsElcb

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