Anti- Social Behaviour Flashcards
What is anti- social behaviour
Conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person
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
Or
Conduct capable of causing housing- related nuisance or annoyance to any person
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
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
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
Why is it important to address the needs of victims and witnesses
- Community confidence and safety
- Public perception
- Crime solving
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
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 2014 legislation for dealing with anti- social behaviour
Police
Local authorise (council)
Registered social landlords
The CJS
What year is the crime and policing act
2014
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
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 businesses and organisations
Who can use their dispersal power?
Police officers in uniform, PCSO
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
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