Problem Solving Methods to Reduce Crime Flashcards
(6 cards)
SARA
Scanning
- Understanding extent of issue
Analysis
- Understanding why - CRAVED, VOLT, RAT, problem analysis triangle
Response
- SMART
- ARC
Assess
SMART
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Timely
Community Mapping
Aka Neighbourhood profiling
Done by Safer Neighbourhood teams to better understand the communities in their ward & what those communities are concerned with
ASB Early Intervention Scheme
ASB EIS has 3 key ares:
- Early intervention
- Increased intel capture which highlights safeguarding opportunities
- Improved info sharing & partnership working
Early intervention w/ young ppl doing ASB - can provide them help & put them on schemes etc w/ YOTs
ASB EIS benefits:
- Improve public confidence by reducing publics fear of ASB
- Reduce ASB-associated risk & harm through problem solving
- Reduce repeat victims
- Reduce offending
ASB isn’t always criminal - no offence for being antisocial
3 E’s of ASB EIS
1) EDUCATE
- Receive copy of warning, contaningin relevant powers & warning of their specific behaviour
2) ENGINEER A SOLUTION
- If person receives 2nd warning –> formal letter sent
- 3rd instance –> intervention visit by police & registered social landlord (where applicable).
- Diversion & support always offered at this stafge to offender & fam & consequences explained if ASB persists
3) ENFORCE
- If person commits a further ASB & refuse diversion/support –> case reviewed by police & partners to decide best course of action
- Could ultimately end in civil injunction e.g. if they are in local housing, could be moved out of area
Problem Solving Methods to Reduce Crime:
Partnerships & Collaboration schemes
- Crime & Disorder reduction partnerships
- Public Protection Units
- DA / hate crime teams
- Child Abuse Investigation Teams (CAIT)
- Serious Sexual Assault (RASSO)
- Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OSCE)
- Missing Persons Teams
- Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)
- Blue light partnerships
