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Victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) are to get better information and access to support under new plans announced by the government.
At present when victims of antisocial behaviour believe their case is not being dealt with appropriately by the relevant agencies like councils, police, and housing providers they can ask that their case is reviewed through the ASB case review mechanism.
Responding to recommendations from the Victims’ Commissioner, the government is to review the statutory guidance on the current system designed to protect victims, to make ASB case reviews more accessible and effective for those victims who need it.
This will include giving victims a voice within the process by encouraging all agencies involved to communicate the progress of their case and giving victims the opportunity to shape action plans to tackle the antisocial behaviour they have been victims of.
The government will also recommend independent chairs oversee case reviews so that victims feel confident that their case will be dealt with fairly and objectively, while victims will be given one person to turn to rather than dealing with multiple agencies.
A new victims’ code will be published later this year that will make clear that victims of criminal antisocial behaviour fall within the scope of the code, including an entitlement to expect to be able to access support services.
“For victims of antisocial behaviour, the impact on their lives can be devastating, but for too long their needs have not been met, with varied levels of support and poor access to information.
“These changes will help ensure that the needs of victims are at the forefront of how police and local authorities respond to antisocial behaviour and are another vital step in our mission to deliver safer streets, as part of our Plan for Change.”
Dame Diana Johnson, Minister for Crime and Policing,
The news of better support for ASB victims comes after the Home Secretary announced in November that new Respect Orders will give the police and local councils powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour and place tough restrictions on perpetrators.
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