The charity surveyed 1,004 adults and 1,077 13-to 17-year-olds between 3 October and 10 November.
Behind the Riots found that most 13-to 17-year-olds and adults believed the main reasons behind the disturbances was "to get goods and possessions they couldn’t afford to buy".
Both young people and adults surveyed felt children and young people would be viewed more negatively following the riots. And the majority of adults and children (51 per cent and 56 per cent respectively) believe the government should be doing more to support young people following the riots.
One in seven children and young people thought they had fewer prospects for their immediate future following the riots and 17-year-olds were most likely to cite government cuts as a reason for the riots.
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