Scottish Government

DTZ and Heriot-Watt University

ISBN 978 0 7559 6720 9 (Web only publication)

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CONTENTS

Executive summary
Introduction
ASBO Activity
ASBO Processes
ASBOs and Young People
ASBO offences and perpatrators
ASBO outcomes and effectiveness
Other enforcement measures
Recommendations

Chapter One- Introduction
Research Context and Objectives
Study Methodology
Structure of the report

Chapter Two - ASBO Numbers
Introduction
Recording Principles
ASBO Applications
ASBOs Granted
Antisocial Behaviour Strategies
Antisocial Behaviour Policies
ASBOs and organisational structures
Treatment of cases referred for possible ASBO action
Court hearing and Court procedures
Relative Importance of Interim and Full ASBO Applications
Time Taken to Prepare ASBOs
Joint working
Summary of main findings

Chapter Three - ASBOS and Young People
Introduction
ASBOs for young people: the legal and administrative framework
Attitudes to the use of ASBOs for young people
Procedures for ASBO applications for young people

Chapter Four - ASBO Offences and Perpetrators
Introduction
Type of Offence Triggering ASBO Action
Profile of ASBO Perpetrators
Vulnerability and Mitigating Circumstances
Previous Involvement in ASB
Analysis of Prohibition ORDERS
Duration and Conditions of ASBO ORDER
Summary of Main Findings

Chapter Five - ASBO Outcomes and Effectiveness
Introduction
Legal Aid and Appeals
ASBO Breaches
Success and Effectiveness
Summary of Main Findings

Chapter Six - Other Enforcement Measures to Tackle Antisocial Behaviour
Introduction
Acceptable Behaviour Contracts
Court proceedings for eviction
Scottish Short Secure Tenancies
Summary of main findings

Chapter Seven - Conclusions
Discussion of Main Findings and suggestions for future research
Recommendations

Annex 1 - Supplementary Tables

Annex 2 - Survey Forms
2003/04 Survey
2004/05 Survey
2005/06 Survey

Annex 3 - Previous Survey Reports

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.