| Anti-Social Behaviour Strategies: Finding a Balance Contributor(s): Millie, Andrew (Author), Jacobson, Jessica (Author), McDonald, Eraina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861347634 ISBN-13: 9781861347633 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $36.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2005 Annotation: The UK government has introduced new powers for tackling anti-social behavior, such as Anti-Social Behavior Orders (ASBOs). This study examines how the new powers are being used, and what people think about them. Its findings will advance strategic thinking on the issue. Through empirical researchcombining a national survey with in-depth fieldwork in three neighborhoods experiencing high levels of anti-social behaviorit develops principles for effective responses to problems of anti-social behavior. The researchers conclude that: both national and local strategies should aim for a balance between enforcement and prevention; government policy should be more precise in defining anti-social behavior; and clearer limits for civil remedies need to be set. (REPORT) |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364.140 |
| LCCN: 2006271862 |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.27" W x 11.69" (0.43 lbs) 72 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Government has introduced new powers for tackling anti-social behaviour, such as Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs). This study examines how the new powers are being used, and what people think about them. Its findings will advance strategic thinking on the issue. Through empirical research - combining a national survey with in-depth fieldwork in three neighbourhoods experiencing high levels of ASB - it develops principles for effective responses to problems of anti-social behaviour. The report is aimed at politicians, civil servants and practitioners with responsibility for tackling problems of anti-social behaviour. It will also be of interest to academics. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jacobson, Jessica: - Jessica Jacobson is codirector of the Institute for Criminal Policy Research, Birkbeck, University of London.Millie, Andrew: - Andrew Millie is professor of criminology and director of the Criminology Research Group at Edge Hill University, UK. |
