WHAT'S THE LINE ON ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR?
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Do you need to know the line on tackling antisocial behaviour?
We all - the Scottish Executive and local agencies - have a responsibility to tackle antisocial behaviour more effectively. That's why the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act has been brought in.
The Executive is committed to supporting those of you who are working directly with local people in the fight against antisocial behaviour. We want to ensure that you are aware of the Act's new powers and feel confident about using them.
The Executive has set up a national telephone line for professionals who are tackling antisocial behaviour. The advice line is a free service, staffed by specialists.
The advice line won't just provide practical advice and information on the Antisocial Behaviour Act, but on all aspects of antisocial behaviour - prevention, early intervention and diversion, enforcement and rehabilitation, including other relevant legislation.
Are you a housing officer, police officer, environmental health officer, social worker, children's panel member? In short - do you work in the front line tackling antisocial behaviour?
Do you want to know about closure notices?
When would I use a closure notice?
What information should I include in a closure notice?
Do you need information about
antisocial behaviour strategies?
Who should you involve in your strategy and why?
What should be in a strategy?
What about information sharing?
What information can I share?
How can I share information?
Do you want to know about dispersal?
Who can take out a dispersal order?
Can I disperse someone from the street they live in?
Does the new Act change Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)?
Who can apply for an ASBO?
What about ASBOs for under 16s?
Do you need to know if there are new measures relating to noise?
When do they come into effect?
What action can be taken?
What about environmental offences?
What are the new measures?
Who can serve graffiti removal notices?
Parenting orders - what are they?
When will the new powers be introduced?
Can you take out a parenting order alongside an ASBO for under 16s?
The advice line can answer your questions Get the line on tackling antisocial behaviour Call the advice line free on: 0800 850 500
www.antisocialbehaviourscotland.com The advice line is open during office hours
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Working together we can stand up to antisocial behaviour! |