Tag: Anti-social behaviour

As Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week draws to a close, the Victims’ Commissioner has welcomed new Government action to tackle incidents in town centres – while urging policymakers not to overlook the experiences of victims facing persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) in their homes.

With Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week now underway (30 June to 6 July), the Victims’ Commissioner reflects on what must change to better recognise and support victims of persistent anti-social behaviour.

New powers proposed in the Victims and Courts Bill would expand the Commissioner’s ability to scrutinise compliance with the Victims’ Code and improve agency accountability.

The Victims' Commissioner responds to the introduction of Crime and Policing Bill.

The Victims' Commissioner has welcomed the announcement of new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in public spaces but questioned how these will address the persistent and targeted anti-social behaviour that typically occurs in residential communities.

For the ASB Case Review to be a force for good, victims of anti-social behaviour need and deserve a seat at the table — an opportunity to describe the impact of their ordeal and for authorities to really listen.

It pains me that, 17 years after Garry's death, I still meet victims of persistent anti-social behaviour who are having the same experiences we had.

The Victims’ Commissioner responds to HMICFRS report looking at police response to anti-social behaviour.

Baroness Newlove’s report found people’s lives have been ‘severely impacted’ because of the failure of forces to act on complaints.

A new report from the Victims' Commissioner highlights the damaging impact of persistent anti-social behaviour on its victims.