November 2006 Monthly Update Bulletin
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Queen's Speech 2006
The new session of Parliament started earlier this month. We've summarised the 3 proposed Bills with crime reduction elements from the Queen's Speech.
Criminal Damage Mini-site
We've published a new Mini-site this month on the topic of Criminal Damage. You can use it to find out the most recent facts and figures on the topic, together with good practice guides, frequently asked questions and information on the Tilley Awards.
Consultations
The Government has published two sets of proposals this month with implications for crime reduction practitioners. Making Sentencing Clearer looks at, among other things, reducing the number of custodial sentences for minor offences. Strengthening powers to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) is concerned with greater use of penalty notices for disorder and powers to close nuisance premises to reduce the incidence and effects of ASB.
On a related note, the government has also this month issued a summary of responses to the consultation on financial and organised crime published earlier this year.
Crime statistics
The former Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, asked an independent panel to examine the published crime statistics and how they could be changed to make them better understood and better trusted by the public. The panel has published it's report and has focussed on frequent publishing of very local data as the key to greater public understanding.
Criminal Careers
This Home Office research report looks in the offending patterns of over 400 males in South London. From the patterns that emerge, the report streeses the importance of early interventions to reduce early offending, and suggests changes to the way in which custodial sentences are applied.
National Community Safety Network (NCSN) survey
NCSN are asking for 10-15 minutes of your time to help complete their survey of national trends in community safety.
In the News
- Cockle picker crimefighters scoop top justice award
- More support centres for victims of sexual violence
- Offender Management Bill introduced
- Supporting parents, strengthening communities
- Swift justice for anti-social behaviour
Discussion Forum
Topics discussed this month on the CRW Discussion Forum include
- Publicity following execution of warrant
- Garden and garage crime leaflet
- The Latest on Stolen Number Plates
- Farm Implements-Ideas
- Mosquito Box
The Discussion Forum is available to all crime and disorder practitioners. Register for the Forum.
Stuart Charman
Crime Reduction Website Manager
http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk//
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Last update: Thursday, January 11, 2007