Anti Social Behaviour Flashcards
(44 cards)
What is Anti-Social Behaviour
Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person
In a housing-related context it is:
Conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential premises
or
Conduct capable of causing housing-related nuisance or annoyance to any person.
What are the Potential Impact of Anti Social Behviour
Fear of continued crime Vulnerability and fear of a repeat attack Psychological trauma Risk of ill-health Sense of powerlessness
Self exclusion
Fear of attending court
Lack of faith in the police/other responsible authorities;
Or possibly much worse…
What is a ‘Repeat Victim’
An individual that has been the
subject of 3 similar occurrences of Anti-Social
behaviour within the last 3 months and the
ASB Unit is required to risk assess the victim’
What is a ‘Vulnerable Victim’
An individual that has been subject to an
ASB Risk Assessment, and who has been
recorded as medium or high risk for which
there is a Vulnerable Victim Action Plan
(VVAP) in place.’
Why is it important to address the needs of Victims and Witnesses
Community confidence and safety Public Perception Crime reporting Information and intelligence Crime solving Community cohesion
What Three Vital Questions do you need to ask when the Initial Call is made
Have you reported this problem before?
Why do you think this is happening to you or your family or others?
How is this affecting you / your family / others?
What is Operation Liberty
A person is vulnerable if, as a result of their situation or circumstances, they are unable to take care of or protect themselves from harm or exploitation
Who are the main partners under the 2014 legislation for dealing with Anti Social Behaviour
Police
Local Authorities (or councils)
Registered Social Landlords (or housing associations)
The Criminal Justice System (CPS and courts)
What year was the Crime and Policing Act
2014
What is a Community Trigger
Gives victims the ability to demand action, starting with a review of their case
Multi-agency problem solving approach
3 complaints in 6 months
Action plan agreed
A victim of ASB or another person acting on behalf of the victim can make the request
What Section can be used for Dispersal Power
Section 35
What is a Community Protection Notice Designed for
It is designed to stop ASB by an individual aged over 16 years and also by businesses and organisations
Who can use the ‘Dispersal Power’
Police officers in Uniforms, PCSO (if designated by their Chief Constable)
Who can ISSUE a ‘Dispersal Power’
Inspector
What reasonable grounds need to be suspected
Members of the public in the locality being harasses, alarmed or distressed OR
Crime and disorder occurring in the locality
For SWP what is the age that is applicable for a Section 35
16 for SWP but legislation does state 10
What is a PSPO
Public Spaces Protection Order
Why are PSPO issued
Designed to manage a specific problem that effects the local community and caused within a public space.
Examples of PSPO
Dog walkers to keep dogs on leads
Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol
alley ways to close to public except for residents only
What is a PSPO designed for
Protect public spaces from persistent ASB and to stop individuals or groups committing ASB in a public space
Who can make a PSPO
Councils issue a PSPO after consultation with the police and PACC
What is the penalty on breach for a PSPO
Criminal Offence, FPN up to £100 if appropriate
What is a Absolute Grounds for Possession
Used by landlords to evict tenants where ASB or criminality has already been proven
What is a CBO
Criminal Behaviour Order
