Baroness Fullbrook
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(13 years, 8 months ago)
Commons Chamber15. What plans she has to assist police forces to tackle antisocial behaviour.
18. What plans she has to assist police forces to tackle antisocial behaviour.
The Government recently launched a consultation on reforming the toolkit for dealing with antisocial behaviour. The proposals will reduce the bureaucracy, delay and cost that hamper the police and their partners. We are also working to help police forces improve their service to victims by, for example, supporting eight police forces in trialling a new approach to handling calls on antisocial behaviour.
What can be done to engage young people early in order to prevent their engaging in antisocial behaviour?
The issue relating to young people and antisocial behaviour is important. It is also worth recognising that most victims of antisocial behaviour are young people themselves. The Government are focused on intervening early: the early intervention grant, which is worth about £2.2 billion, will support activities to help young people start off in a positive way. Clearly, young people can be victims of antisocial behaviour, which is why it is important that we take action early to prevent it in their communities.