On 11th January 2011 Grant Shapps announced plans to implement a new mandatory ground for possession where tenants have perpetrated anti social behaviour and had a detrimental impact on others, this will provide a swifter solution than existing law on possession. Housing providers may welcome this but should take heed that unless other asb tools [...]

Since 1998 a myriad of asb tools and powers have been introduced. The amount of asb tools and powers available to  practitioners can be confusing. However, in real and practical terms  they are interchangeable and appropriate at different stages and different levels of anti social behaviour. Maximising the full potential of all the tools and [...]

The Home Office have published a consultation document ‘More effective responses to anti social behaviour’  this is an opportunity for asb practitioners and the public to have their say. The consultation will be open for 3 months and the outcome will see changes made to legislation in October 2011. Key proposals To repeal ASBOs and [...]

ASB Training providers develop courses which build on the asb skills and competencies required when working in the field of anti social behaviour. When we are dealing with anti social behaviour there are certain core skills  that are essential such as listening, observing, analysing and problem solving. We also have to be able to investigate [...]

ASB Training Providers have developed courses for  children and young adults to enhance their understanding of anti social behaviour. These sessions are specifically targeted to introduce the concept of anti social behaviour, highlighting what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in their communities. The modules concentrate on perceptions of anti social behaviour and provides an opportunity [...]