Anti Social Behaviour
Anti Social Behaviour affects individuals and communities to the core.
Advice from some of the following organisations can make a big difference, with either a small change or a community-led programme making a positive mark on the affected area.
Age Concern
Visit Age Concern's Website
Telephone 020 8765 7200
The UK's largest organisation working with and for older people, this site will guide you to your nearest Age Concern centre.
Crime Prevention advice for older people, how to deal with anti-social behaviour, as well as many health and social issues are dealt with on this site.
Citizen's Advice (CABs)
Visit the CAB website for details about your local outlet.
CABs provide confidential, impartial and independent advice and information to the communities they serve. You can access their advice services by attending one of their advice sessions or contacting their telephone advice lines, which operate from local offices. Merseyside has 8 local offices, so advice is not far away.
CABs do not normally provide advice online. However, you can visit this link to seek advice on a wide range of issues or get contact details for your local office.
Community Justice Centre
Visit the CJC Website
Telephone 0151 298 3600
The first of its kind in England and Wales, it combines the powers of a courtroom, run by Judge David Fletcher, with a range of community resources, available to residents, victims and witnesses, as well as offenders. It also organises and supports activities involving local residents and, in particular, young people.
Community Legal Service
Visit the CLS Website
Telephone 0845 345 4345
If you live in England or Wales and want free high-quality legal information to help you deal with your legal problems, Community Legal Service Direct (CLS Direct) can help.
You can:
- read free legal information leaflets or factsheets
- search for a high-quality local legal adviser or solicitor
- search for legal information from a selection of the best advice websites in the UK
- find out if you qualify for legal aid.
Your Local Authority & Crime Reduction
Find & visit your local council's website here.
Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) are operated by your local council. Visit your local council for information on meetings, local groups and projects designed to reduce crime and disorder. Your local council may be able to assist you with instances of housing, cleansing and environmental issues.
Mersyside Police
Find out what the Merseyside Police are doing to combat ASB
Telephone 0151 709 6010 in non-emergency cases
There are a number of things the police can do in order to tackle anti-social behaviour, such as:
- Issue of Fixed Penalty Notices to people committing a range of anti-social activities, e.g. making false 999 calls, throwing fireworks or buying alcohol for under-18s. Fines range from ?40 to ?80. Arrest those responsible if there is evidence a crime has been committed.
- Target problem areas and individuals at specific times to deter incidents.
- Make public areas that are hotspots for anti-social behaviour 'designated areas'. This means that if two or more people gather in these designated areas they will have to leave when asked by a police officer, or face being arrested.
- In some areas Community Support Officers can provide additional uniformed patrols to deter anti-social behaviour.
- Enter into Acceptable Behaviour Contracts with offenders.
- Apply to the courts for Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).
- Support the prosecution of offenders by other agencies.
Safer-Communities.net
Visit their Website
Email Crime Concern
Telephone 01793 863500
This website aims to help real people in real communities tackle the crime issues that affect them. Here you will find out how to bring about change and improvement in your local neighbourhood, information on crime issues and case studies from people who've made a difference in their area.
Victim Support & Witness Service
Visit Victim Support's Website
Victim Supportline 0845 3030 900
Vitim Support is the national independent charity for people affected by crime - victims and witnesses, their families and friends - and we're here in your community. Our trained staff and volunteers offer free and confidential information, support and practical help after crimes, including burglary, assault, harrassment, domestic violence, rape and murder.
Victim Support can offer:
- someone to talk to in confidence
- emotional support and practical help
- information on the police, court procedures and the criminal justice system
- support and information while attending court help with criminal injuries compensation and insurance claims
- contact with - and referral to - other relevant organisations
- advice on crime prevention
- help with housing or benefit problems.
Youth Justice
Visit the YJB website to find out about Youth Justice & local YOTs.
The Youth Justice System deals with crime committed by youths. The Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) are key to the success of the youth justice system.
There is a YOT in every local authority in England and Wales. They are made up of representatives from the police, Probation Service, social services, health, education, drugs and alcohol misuse and housing officers. Each YOT is managed by a YOT manager who is responsible for co-ordinating the work of the youth justice services.
Reparation Orders are designed to help young offenders understand the consequences of their offending and take responsibility for their behaviour, and are one of many sentences available to the Youth System. They require the young person to repair the harm caused by their offence either directly to the victim (this can involve victim/offender mediation if both parties agree) or indirectly to the community. Examples of this might be cleaning up graffiti or undertaking community work. The order is overseen by the Youth Offending Team.