The National Context

The Government has introduced a range of new interventions and punishments to help partnerships tackle persistent young offending. These include new legislation  http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/leg.htm) and joined up initiatives across Government Departments and agencies, at a local level. These are aimed at tackling social exclusion factors that can impact upon anti-social behaviour. The Crime Reduction Strategy launched by the Government in November 1999, details some of the steps being taken to reduce persistent young offending.
(http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/crsdoc7.htm)