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Not Reinventing the Wheel... A Directory of Current Practice in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour by Scottish Local Authorities
11 Use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC) or Acceptable Behaviour Agreements
At a time when there is mounting public concern about how to deal with unruly under 16s, ABCs present a positive response to anti-social behaviour to get people to confront the impact of their behaviour on their local communities and also prevent the behaviour escalating so that legal action becomes inevitable.
Good Practice Model | Authority | Key Player |
ABC jointly develops with Lothian and Borders Police. Intensive interview to get perpetrator to confront consequences of action. Focus on preventing recurrence and avoiding legal action. Contracts could involve "voluntary" curfew and support from Neighbour Support Team ( see section 13). | Edinburgh | Jane Ritchie
Principal Officer
0131 529 5101
jane.ritchie@edinburgh.gov.uk |
Tenant Contract ( see section 13). | Midlothian | Anita Anderson
Principal Officer
0131 271 3611
Anita.Anderson@midlothian.gov.uk |
Acceptable Behaviour Agreements designed to be used on 10-18 year olds but flexible enough to be used for over 18s to try to avoid legal action. Cross-tenure key players in setting up contract are Housing Officers and Social Workers. May also involve Children's Reporter. | Falkirk | Johann Watson
Investigation and Support Officer
01324 503 694
johann.watson@falkirk.gov.uk |
Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (for over 16s). Unacceptable Behaviour Notices (for under 16s). Both documents clearly spell out what behaviour is considered anti-social. Offender will sign (parent for under 16s) agreeing they have been made fully aware of the consequences should the behaviour continue. | North Lanarkshire | Pat Kelly
Senior Investigator
Or
Matt Costello
Principal Investigator
01236 622 500
CostelloM@northlan.gov.uk |
ABC negotiated by Neighbour Disputes Officer and Police Officer. Unacceptable Behaviour Notice issued if perpetrator will not sign. To be used for all age groups. | East Ayrshire | John Pilkington
Best Value Officer
01563 576 616
John.Pilkington@east-ayrshire.gov.uk |
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