Anti-Social Behaviour
Not Reinventing the Wheel... A Directory of Current Practice in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour by Scottish Local Authorities
This document is published for archival/historical purposes. It will not be updated.
The "Directory of Current Practice in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour" is for use by practitioners whose everyday work involves combating anti-social behaviour. Produced by Scottish Local Authorities, it will be useful for those planning new projects and initiatives. This will enable users to compare similar tested ideas, and identify what advantages and pitfalls are likely to arise.
Title: Not Reinventing the Wheel... A Directory of Current Practice in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour by Scottish Local Authorities.
Authors: Scottish Local Authorities
Number of pages: 43
Date published: 17/07/2003
The directory is categorised into topics and some projects will appear in more than one category. Practitioners are guided by cross-referencing where necessary. Full contact details for project leadership is stated, so the user can contact those directly involved.
The differing sections for the projects include:
Procedures and Guidance Manuals
Policy and Procedure for Tackling Racially-Motivated Anti-Social Behaviour
Specialist Teams
Good Models of Support for Complainants and Witnesses
Helplines and Out-of-Hours Services
Multi-Agency Partnerships
Joint Working with the Police (including protocols)
Legal Issues and Actions
Letting Procedures in Support of Reinforcing Stance on Anti-Social Behaviour
Good Neighbour Agreements/Charters
Use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC) or Acceptable Behaviour Agreements
Services for Young People
Services for Troubled and Troublesome Families and Individuals
Mediation Services
Environmental, Physical and Amenity Approaches
Community Wardens
Tenant and Resident Involvement in Developing Policy and Procedure
Information for Tenants and Residents
Incident Diaries
Links/Partnership with Private Sector and RSLs
Also planned for the directory are initiatives that could provide new topic areas, other sources of information on Good Practice, and a feedback section that will reflect project outcomes.
Sections that may be added alongside these themes incorporate:
performance-monitoring with examples of recording practice
anti-social behaviour tracking and monitoring responses
wider anti-social behaviour community safety aspects.
Last update: Tuesday, August 26, 2008