Anti-Social Behaviour, Prevent and Deter Group (ABPAD Group)

The Anti-Social Prevent and Deter (ABPAD Group) is a sub group of the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) The Anti-Social Prevent and Deter (ABPAD Group) is a sub group of the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) The main aim of the ABPAD Group is to assist the CSP in reducing Anti-Social Behaviour The main aim of the ABPAD Group is to assist the CSP in reducing Anti-Social Behaviour

Membership of the ABPAD includes representatives from a range of Council departments: - Membership of the ABPAD includes representatives from a range of Council departments: - – Housing and Public Protection – Young People’s Prevention and Inclusion – Young People’s Lifelong Learning & Achievement – Youth Justice Service It also includes North Wales Police and other representatives from other public sector organisations. It also includes North Wales Police and other representatives from other public sector organisations.

The ABPAD Group meets on a monthly basis to consider issues relating to Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): The ABPAD Group meets on a monthly basis to consider issues relating to Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): – ASB caused by individuals – Increased focus on Victims of ASB – Residential properties causing ASB (introduced in early 2011)

Residential properties can include individuals, groups or environmental factors. Residential properties can include individuals, groups or environmental factors. It can involve properties that are owner occupied, private rented or social/local authority housing. It can involve properties that are owner occupied, private rented or social/local authority housing.

Two Referral Systems Police Yellow Card Process Police Yellow Card Process Partner Agency Referral Form Partner Agency Referral Form

Stages of the Yellow Card System 1 st yellow card – Letter sent home to the Parent/guardian 1 st yellow card – Letter sent home to the Parent/guardian 2 nd yellow card – Letter sent home to parent/guardian and a home visit by Police and relevant Partner 2 nd yellow card – Letter sent home to parent/guardian and a home visit by Police and relevant Partner 3 rd yellow card – Direct referral onto the ABPAD Group 3 rd yellow card – Direct referral onto the ABPAD Group

Partner Agency Referral Form Referral process whereby any agency that has concerns regarding individuals, victims or residential properties can refer onto the group for discussion. Referral process whereby any agency that has concerns regarding individuals, victims or residential properties can refer onto the group for discussion.

ABPAD Group Referral Action Plan developed 1 st Yellow Card - passed to NWP ASB Officer 2 nd Yellow Card - Passed to NWP ASB Officer 3 rd Yellow Car - passed to NWP Letter Sent Home by NWP and if Council property Tenancy Enforcement As above and Home Visit and Assessment Referral Form sent to Community Safety Team A Verbal Warning If Necessary Anti-Social Behaviour Prevent and Deter (APBAD) Group Referral Process

At the ABPAD Group up to date intelligence is provided on each individual case. At the ABPAD Group up to date intelligence is provided on each individual case. There is discussion and action plans developed that include preventative support, tailored interventions and where necessary enforcement. There is discussion and action plans developed that include preventative support, tailored interventions and where necessary enforcement.

Examples of Interventions Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts NWF&RS Phoenix Course NWF&RS Phoenix Course Street Rugby League Street Rugby League Substance Misuse Referrals Substance Misuse Referrals

Future Developments Refresh training and awareness of the referral process for Police and Partner agencies Refresh training and awareness of the referral process for Police and Partner agencies Place the ABPAD referral form on the Council’s website Place the ABPAD referral form on the Council’s website Strengthen processes for identifying and supporting vulnerable victims. Strengthen processes for identifying and supporting vulnerable victims.