Anti- Social Behaviour Flashcards by Sanchia Johnson

What is anti- social behaviour

Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person

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What is ASB (housing related conduct)

Conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential premises
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Conduct capable of causing housing- related nuisance or annoyance to any person

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What are the potential impact of anti- social behaviour

Fear of continued crime
Risk of ill-health
Self exclusion
Sense of powerlessness
Lack of faith in the police

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What is 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

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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 in place

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Why is it important to address the needs of victims and witnesses

Community confidence and safety
Public perception
Crime solving

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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 family or others?
How it this affecting you, others or family

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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

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Who are the main partners under 2014 legislation for dealing with anti- social behaviour

Police
Local authorise (council)
Registered social landlords
The CJS

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What year is the crime and policing act

2014

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What is community trigger

Gives victims the ability to demand action, starting with a review of their case
Multi agency problem solving
3 complaints in 6 months
Action plan agreed
A victim of ASB or another person acting on behalf of the victim can make request

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What section can be used for dispersal power

Section 35

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What is a community protection notice designed for ?

It is designed to stop ASB by an individual aged over 16 years and businesses and organisations

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Who can use their dispersal power?

Police officers in uniform, PCSO

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Who can issue a dispersal power?

Inspector

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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

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What is a PSPO

Public spaces protection order

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Why are PSPO issued?

Designed to manage a specific problem that effects the local community and caused within a public space

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Examples of PSPO

Dog walkers to keep dogs on leads
Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol
Alleys ways to close to public to 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 £100if appropriate

What is a absolute grounds for possession

Used by landlords to evict tenants where ASB or criminality has already been proven

What is CBO?

Criminal behaviour order

What is a CBO used for?

To deal with the most persistent offenders in ASB

What is the 1st stage in the 5 stage approach

Troublemakers are written to and asked to stop offending behaviour

What is the second stage of 5 stage approach

Continued bad behaviour will result in a further letter visit by police

What is the 3rd stage in 5 stage approach?

A conference by police and other agencies, such as housing officers and youth workers, will lead to the 4th stage

What is the 4th stage in 5 stage process

Acceptable behaviour contract (ABC)

What is the 5th stage in 5 stage approach

Civil injunction/ criminal behaviour order

What is the mnemonic approach to all ASB

GETOUT

What are the three Ps?

Positive, professional and proud

What is GETOUT?

Go and speak to the victim/ callers. If they have asked not to be visited then contact by phone Examine the scene and gather evidence; is this a repeat victim/ offender/ location? Consider NICHE search Take details of victims, witnesses, offenders or suspects and forward relevant community intelligence Offer advice on what to do if it happens again; provide a reference number and your calling card and if vulnerable make a referral to ASB unit Update the occurrence enquiry log with the action you have taken Take immediate action - area search negative is not an option Tell the victim/ caller what you have done and keep them informed and updated

What do you need to do after the incident

``` Substantive OEL update EPNB entry Complete ASB referral form Task relevant community safety team For all incidents of ASB ```

What are the victim codes

VU01- victim needs assessment VU02- initial victim contact VU03- victim update VU04- citing outcome update

What section is used for keeping dogs under control

Section 3 dangerous dogs act 1991

What section is used for whether a dog is a danger to public safety

Section 4 dangerous dog act 1991

What legislation is used for DCO

Clean neighbour hoods and environment act 2005

What does harassment, alarm and distress mean

Harassment- to subject someone to constant & repeated physical or Verbal persecution Alarm- a frightened anticipation of danger Distress- to cause trouble, pain, anguish or hardship

3 example of ASB

Littering Noisy or abusive neighbours Vandalism

Give examples of items, which could be confiscated under dispersal powers

1. Spray cans 2. Laser pens 3. Speakers

What does TRICK compliance stand for

T- time, arrive at time agreed, if delayed let victim know R- reference, give crime number & your details I- inform, your victim of everything you have done & everything you plan to do C- complete, all enquires & update your victim K- keep, the victim at the heart of everything we do

What do you know about a community protection notice (CPN)

1. Stops persistent anti- social individuals , businesses or organisations 2. Can be issued by council, local authority, police or & social landlords 3. Breach of this notice is a criminal offence

The anti social behaviour, crime and policing act 2014 introduced reforms designed to put victims at the heart of the response to & deal with ASB. Identify 3 of them

``` Civil injunction Criminal behaviour order (CBO) Community protection notice Public spaces protection order (PSPO) Closure power Dispersal power ```

What is section 35 anti social behaviour, crime and police Act 2014?

Dispersal power Requires a person committing or likely to commit anti social behaviour, crime or disorder to leave an area for up to 48 hours. Must be issued by an inspector Power to confiscate any item related to ASB