PROMOTING BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRAFFITI

The aim of the Anti-Graffiti Association is to promote Best Practice in the management of  Graffiti, Vandalism and related crime, through a combined approach of research, education and communication.

To further this aim the Anti-Graffiti Association is committed to a programme of activities, including: seminars, training and conferences and to the protection and improvement of the environment by ensuring members seek to minimise adverse effects of their operations by using best environmental practice.

AGA Advice

Through our membership we can offer advice on removal, prevention, enforcement and target hardening.  Currently we are campaigning for the introduction of international standards for anti-graffiti coatings

Graffiti is it Vandalism or Art?

Graffiti is indiscriminate displays of a signature mark or picture painted on structures where no permission has been given by the owner.  In the UK it is illegal and considered to be Criminal Damage.  A person who without lawful excuse destroys or damages any property belonging to another is guilty of Criminal Damage - [Criminal Damage Act 1971]

The AGA campaigns to reduce the blight of all types of mark applied without permission to properties or structures in both the private and public domain.  All aspects of graffiti management are considered by the association as it is only through a structured co-ordinated approach that the incidence of damage will be reduced.

The association does not regard any street art applied with permission as graffiti vandalism.  Obtaining appropriate permission both from the owner and through local authority planning departments is the key to artists legally promoting what they do.

Anti-Graffiti Association History

Interested parties concerned about the continual growth of graffiti came together in September 2001 and created the Anti-Graffiti Association.  A Working Committee was initially formed followed in 2002 by the election of a Chairman, Treasurer and Management Committee.

2003 saw the Anti-Graffiti Association established on a sound basis with a Constitution and a developing programme of activities.  A Foundation Document describing the aim and purposes of the Association is available to all members.

Our members include manufacturers of products, support services, police and local authorities.  Please consider joining the AGA

Graffiti Removal Services

The AGA is not a graffiti removal contractor and does not carry out any type of direct graffiti removal or prevention work.  If you have visited this site because you have graffiti on your property that needs removing, use this link to the AGA membership list.

Website Disclaimer

These pages are maintained by the Anti-Graffiti Association.  If you find anything on the site that may be wrong, offends or upsets you, please contact us immediately.  The Anti-Graffiti Association has tried to compile accurate information on this site.  It is information that is likely to change as new products, techniques and legislation arise.  We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use of the information contained on these web pages.