Generating Ideas

The next stage involves generating ideas on how to tackle the anti-social behaviour problems identified. The ‘Stage & Method’ approach provides a structured way of thinking about possible solutions.

When considering interventions for tackling anti-social behaviour problems, Crime & Disorder Partnerships are advised that to be effective the problem needs to be addressed as a whole. Addressing any part of the problem in isolation will not provide a long-term solution. Tough enforcement action will not decrease anti-social behaviour unless linked to effective prevention. Evictions will only move the problem elsewhere unless perpetrators/offenders are made to change their behaviour. A three pronged attack on anti-social behaviour is recommended based on:

• prevention

• enforcement; and

• resettlement

http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/seu/2000/pat8/contents.htm

Generating ideas can also be helped by going through the generic list of interventions set out under ‘Interventions’ in the Conjunction of Criminal Opportunity Sections.