"No-one Does Anything About Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)"
Not true! But it is often not known what is being done to tackle ASB.
Many agencies work together to tackle ASB including SHDC, Lincolnshire Police,Children's Services, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, Housing Associations and the Community and Voluntary Sector.
A common concern across the district is that there are young people hanging around in towns and villages causing ASB. So what are we all doing?
The Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT's) patrol their areas, stop and deal with the incidents and groups; they know the small number who are the cause of the ASB. If offences are occurring action is taken. The level of action depends on the type of offence, the evidence, and who is involved; this can include arrest and prosecution.
The details are then given to the ASB Team at SHDC, where the Lincolnshire procedure for addressing ASB is followed. Beginning with a Guardian Awareness letter advising parents of what their child is getting involved in and encloses advice about where to seek help if, say, alcohol is a factor.
Followed by an Unacceptable Behaviour Warning which advises the young person to cease their behaviour or action will be taken against them. At this stage the individual is referred to Children's Services who will work with the young person to positively engage them in productive activities or will take activities to areas where there have recently been problems.
If that fails then the next step would be an Anti-Social Behaviour Contract, followed by an Anti-Social Behaviour Order. All this is also linked to the Housing Team at SHDC. Those dealt with who are council tenants are left in no doubt that their continued ASB and/or criminality is a breach of their tenancy and their housing rights can be affected.
Young Fire Fighters
Over the summer 'Young Fire Fighter' diversionary sessions were run across South Holland. The aims of the project are to provide a worthwhile diversionary activity that also offers the young people the chance to learn team-working skills, respect for themselves and others, to understand the dangers of arson and malicious calls, and hopefully to then deliver a positive message to peers. South Holland trained 65 young people with sessions in Long Sutton, Holbeach Crowland and Spalding.
Whaplode Motor Project
Following the success of the 2009 motor project in Whaplode, a second project will be run for young people in Moulton and Weston from January 2010. Those taking part will receive training from two local mechanics, who will supervise the young people as they build a car, which they will then get the opportunity to race at local meetings of the National Autograss Sports Association. The young people who completed the course in 2009 each received a nationally recognised 'Youth Train' accreditation used by Lincolnshire County Council. This can provide the first step to other qualifications like NVQs.
Sutton Bridge Motor Project
Representatives of the CSP are working to develop a motor project in Sutton Bridge. The aim of the project will be for young people to work on a 4X4 Land Rover which will then be deployed to South Africa and used by 'Sightsavers International'.
We need your help in finding a vehicle which the young people can use.
Landrover Spec:
Landrover defender 110 station wagon. Can be either left or right-hand drive. Diesel engine. Tyres suitable for off-road new/nearly new. Preferred colour white. Preferred age less than10 years. Air conditioning if possible.
The project will ensure the vehicle reaches MOT standard, is mechanically and electronically sound and has road-worthy tyres.
For more information please contact PCSO Ben Harrington on 07900 111518.
CRASH
Holbeach and Long Sutton fire crews accompanied by the Police and LIVES have carried out two crash car demonstrations at George Farmer Technical College and The Peele Community College for years 10 and 11. 250 pupils were shown how an injured passenger would be removed from a crashed car using hydraulic cutting equipment and a spinal board will the 'dead' driver removed and placed in a body bag. The sessions were funded by Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) who also carried out a presentation designed to educate young people on the dangers of distracting the car driver as well as tips on how to get the driver to slow down.
Peugeot 206 Simulation
The LRSP Modified Peugeot 206 is kitted out with technology to simulate an experience of being in car crash.
The simulation starts with a car journey on a typical Lincolnshire rural road with the car ending up in collision. The occupants are removed by fire crews with the ambulance providing first aid followed by arrival at A & E department where one person dies through their injuries. This is followed by the knock on the door by the police officer at the parent's house delivering the fateful news. The girl's friends reflect on the loss of their best mate at the grave side. The whole experience is provided by in car DVD screens that play the video, a high quality sound system provides surround sound, and the cars hydraulic suspension simulates the car journey and point of impact of the crash. And a smoke machine and light show enhances the atmosphere in the car.
This car seats 5 people at a time and provides a unique experience lasting 8 minutes, this in turn gives the occupants the opportunity to learn from a simulated experience what a car collision is truly like, the after effects of this and the consequences associated with driving irresponsibly. The young driver aged between 17 -24 is the most vulnerable driver in the UK, and the young female passenger is the most vulnerable road user. It is therefore hoped that this experience will help these young people understand the risks involved when driving and travelling in a vehicle that is being driven by a driver who takes risks.
The Peugeot 206 is not only used as a crash simulator but forms part of the LRSP 2fast2soon theatre education programme. The car is also used as an engagement tool for our previously hard to reach group, the modified car owners. The car and LRSP staff that is associated with the running of the car regularly attends local cruise events.
BLUETOOTH
NEW crime prevention to combat theft from and of vehicles has been launched in your district. BLUETOOTH is being used to send crime prevention messages to motorists. You may also see posters informing criminals that 'trap cars' with hidden cameras are being put into Spalding. Both of these initiatives form part of Operation Fusion.
