Research
Crime and communities
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Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder Programme: Annual Findings 2003/04
This summary presents the key findings from the National Evaluation Team's detailed review of the 20 Round 1 Pathfinders. It draws on research from the first two years of the Programme in order to: assess progress in partnership building and programme delivery; assess the nature and extent of early results; and identify lessons that will be of value to other neighbourhood management initiatives.
Reassurance policing: an evaluation of the local management of community safety
This research report contains the results of an evaluation into a reassurance policing project, carried out in two socially deprived areas of Milton Keynes.
Sustainable solutions to Anti-Social Behaviour
In this briefing the Local Government Association (LGA) expands its earlier response to the government's approach to anti-social behaviour (ASB), and provides examples of ways in which local government is tackling ASB of all types.
Perceptions and experiences of anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been at the centre of the government's focus on crime for some time. This report looks at people's experience of anti-social behaviour, as reported in the British Crime Survey (BCS) 2003-04. It finds that the majority of people have experienced something that they would consider to be ASB, and that experiences varied from general annoyance to serious offences.
Piloting 'On the spot penalties' for disorder
The Criminal Justice system and Police Act 2001 has issued a pilot scheme to issue penalty notices or 'on the spot penalties' for punishing low-level disorder offences such as 'causing harassment, alarm or distress' and 'disorderly behaviour while drunk'.
Neighbourhood Noise - A guide for the public
This guide outlines the law regarding nuisance noise and what can be done to solve the problem.
How best to support a witness
Witnesses that come forward to report Anti-social behaviour (ASB) need support all the way from the initial report to trial, positive action and beyond.
What works for victims and witnesses of ASB
This study commissioned by the Home Office Anti-social Behaviour Unit and carried out by a research team at Sheffield Hallam University draws on the direct experiences of victims and witnesses of anti-social behaviour.
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Evaluation of drug testing in the criminal justice system
This home office report describes the Criminal Justice Systems provisions for the use of drug testing for specified Class A drugs for individuals aged 18 and over who have been charged or convicted of "trigger offences" such as, property crime, robbery and specified Class A drug offences
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and Associated Measures (Part 1)
This Nacro briefing paper is the first part of 2 reports upon anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs), acceptable behaviour contracts (ABCs), and associated measures contained in the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003. These measures include fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for offences for 16 and 17 year olds, group dispersal and trespasser powers. Part 2 of the report will consider issues for practitioners relating to ASBOs and ABCs, and detail the relevant provisions of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.
The sentencing framework for children and young people
This Nacro briefing paper provides information on the sentencing framework for children and young people in trouble with the law.
Evaluation of Parentline Plus
This Home Office report describes an evaluation of the Parentline Plus (PLP) helpline, a national freephone helpline for parents, aimed at supporting and strengthening families. Conducted between August 2002 and March 2003, The evaluation investigates whether the Home Office funded PLP helpline is an efficient and effective way of providing parents support, and whether it is making a positive impact on families.
Active Communities: Headline Findings from the 2003 Home Office Citizenship Survey
This Home Office report uses findings from the 2003 Home Office Citizenship Survey to look at how patterns of active community participation in England have changed since 2001, the date of the last survey.
Environmental Exclusion Review for Neighbourhood Renewal Unit, ODPM - SUMMARY REPORT
This report summarises the findings of a review of "Environmental Exclusion", undertaken by Brook Lyndhurst on behalf of the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Drinking, crime and disorder
Alcohol-related crime is a problem in many cities and towns. This Research Development and Statistics Directorate report presents the main findings from 2 Home Office studies that explored the relationship between alcohol consumption and offending among 18 to 24 year-olds. The 1st study examined the 1999/1998 Youth Lifestyles Survey (YLS) to quantify the association between binge drinking and offending behaviour. The 2nd study involved focus group with young people to explore the social context of binge drinking.
Mentoring disaffected young people: an evaluation of 'Mentoring Plus'
This Joseph Rowntree Foundation report identifies the successful mentoring programmes in Britain that help disaffected young people to make positive changes in their lives, through education and voluntary one-to-one support. The review is the most extensive and rigorous mentoring British evaluation conducted to date. Focusing on 'Mentoring Plus' programmes, run in 10 English locations by Crime Concern, it samples a significant number of vulnerable and high risk young people's experiences.
Research Report 9: Joint Working in Sport and Neighbourhood Renewal
In August 2003, consultancy group SQW was appointed by the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit to undertake a study into the nature of joint working between sports organisations and those promoting neighbourhood renewal. The findings could be viewed to identify ways to increase the incidence and the effectiveness of this joint working.
The role of street-based youth work in linking socially excluded young people into education, training and work
This research represents the first, major, national study of street-based youth work in England and Wales. It focused in particular on work with socially excluded young people - a key target group for the Connexions service. The study investigated the geographical spread of street-based youth work, the young people it reached and its impact upon their lives.
Public Confidence in the Criminal Justice System
This Home Office survey, conducted by MORI, measures public confidence in the criminal justice system (CJS). During February and March 2003, researchers carried out interviews with 2,001 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales. They evaluated public attitudes to and perceptions of the CJS and its constituent agencies (eg, the police, prison and probation services, courts and the Crown Prosecution Service), identifying levels of confidence and satisfaction.
Community care development: a new concept
This Joseph Rowntree Foundation publication evaluates The Hull Community Care Development Project. The project was a 3-year pilot initiative to develop local community responses to their own support and 'community care' needs. A Community Care Development Coordinator was appointed to work in 2 deprived areas of Hull. The report reflects the findings of an independent evaluation by Deborah Quilgars of the Centre for Housing Policy, University of York.
A study of visible security patrols in residential areas
'A study of visible security patrols in residential areas', by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, is a study resulting from a national survey of private security firms and regional surveys of local housing authorities and police forces. The research was carried out over an 18-month period in Yorkshire and Humberside.
Evaluation of Neighbourhood Wardens Programme
The neighbourhood wardens programme was launched as a joint DETR/Home Office initiative in 2000. A total of 84 schemes were funded to March 2003. Funding was subsequently extended to March 2004. This report summarises the findings of the national evaluation of the Neighbourhood Wardens Programme, carried out between June 2001 and May 2003.
Understanding and Engaging Deprived Communities
This Home Office study was designed to enhance understanding of deprived, high crime communities by exploring perceptions of the local area. The views were taken from children, parents, residents, politicians, and professionals living and working in the community.
Children and Citizenship
This Home Office report explores children's understanding of the 3 elements of citizenship: social and moral responsibility, community involvement, and political literacy. The research was undertaken in 7 On Track project areas and one pilot area, which also has high deprivation. In total 269 children aged between 7 and 15 took part.
Citizenship: Young People’s Perspectives
This Home Office report presents the findings from 2 research studies undertaken with children and young people. They aim to provide more understanding of young people living in areas of high crime and high deprivation. One study explores children's understanding of key aspects of citizenship, whilst the other examines community perceptions held by professionals, resident adults and children living and working in 'On Track' areas.
Drugs, Young People and Service Provision
This publication, from Nacro, presents the main findings of 'Drugs, Young People and Service Provision' research on behalf of the Birmingham Drug Action Team. The report considers substance related servies that address young people's needs and evaluates their performance.
Last update: Monday, September 04, 2006