behavioural tactics - ASBOs / CBOs Flashcards
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what are ASBOs?
These are tactics used by agencies to change a person’s behaviour to make them more socially compliant.
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) were introduced in 1998 to limit and correct low-level anti-social behaviour, which would often involve swearing and drinking.
However, ASBOs were not without controversy and many critics suggested that persistent offenders viewed them as desirable and as a badge of honour.
They were regularly breached and, according to the civil rights group Liberty, 56% of ASBOs were breached in 2009. It is perhaps not surprising, therefore, that such orders were eventually replaced by Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).
what are CBOs?
The CBO is available under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ABCPA), for use against anti-social offenders who have committed behaviour that has caused harassment, alarm and distress — the same test that was used for ASBOs.
Under the order, a person who has been convicted would be banned from taking part in certain activities or going to certain places, and would be required to try changing their behaviour, for example by attending a drug treatment programme.
This positive requirement is the main difference between the old and new orders. A breach could see an adult face up to 5 years in prison.
what are the strengths of ASBOs/ CBOs?
Helps deal with the public’s concern on the issues of having a safer community - helps communities feel that their problems are being tackled and treated seriously.
If a CBO is breached, this would result in a further conviction.
A court could impose a maximum sentence of up to 5 years in prison or a fine or both for an adult.
This therefore may act as a deterrent to further offending and reduce crime rates.
what are the limitations of ASBOs/ CBOs?
Many critics suggested that persistent offenders viewed them as desirable and as a badge of honour.
It could be argued that the use of CBO’s further label offenders, especially young offenders and this could lead to secondary deviance and further offending.
how does it achieve social control?
CBOs can give requirement of drug test and alcohol treatments and therapy which is the removal of cause of crime.
Removes individuals from the criminal situation to commit crime.
Fear of punishment from the further convictions.
