Behaviour Team Kept Busy

Since the project, funded by New Deal, began early this year the team have taken on 120 cases. They respond to a wide range of problems including noise nuisance, problems between tenants and even fly tipping. Wendy explained:

“About 40 cases have involved young people.There have been particular problems on Carwood and Bressingham, where dispersal orders were considered but in the end were not needed.”

When a problem is reported the team works on the ground to try to resolve it, talking to those involved. They can use Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) where people agree to change their behaviour. Breaking this contract could lead to a legally binding Anti-social Behaviour Order. If someone breaks the order it can lead to a prison sentence.

“We’ve had to serve two ABCs, in conjunction with the New Deal Police, on young people.This is part of a process to divert people away from anti-social behaviour. People often don’t understand the effect of their behaviour on others, or what the consequences might be.”

I asked if the team felt young people could be encouraged into positive activities.

“We are working with other agencies to get a better understanding of what’s on offer for young people, including mediation and drug support, but our responsibility is to the wider community who are victims of anti-social behaviour.”

The Anti-social Behaviour Team can be reached on 203 9486.

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