Overview

To guide the national strategy to stamp out Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), the Government published the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan in May 2023. This three-pronged approach to deal with ASB for good is a step in the right direction to build upon existing work by police, local councils and charities in making streets safer and investing in communities. There is still a long way to go in the battle against ASB but through multi-agency collaboration and early intervention, organisations can deliver a joined-up response to help prevent ASB.

  • During 2022, police forces in England and Wales received 1,039,579 crime reports about anti-social behaviour
  • 24% of adults witnessed or experienced ASB in their area in 2021 -2022, according to The Telephone-operated Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Nationally, 75% of ASB cases are resolved at first intervention, reports by Resolve reveal

Join us at The Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Conference 2024 to hear policy updates and national strategies to prevent ASB from leading experts. Learn from a series of best practice case studies showcasing a range of topics including working in partnership to reduce ASB, preventing ASB through early interventions and providing support to victims through restorative justice. Gain the opportunity to network with a range of peers from across the policing, local authority, housing and voluntary sectors.

Why Attend? 

✓ Hear the latest policy updates and support measures available to help tackle ASB
✓ Engage with a range of case studies demonstrating best practice approaches to prevent ASB and support victims
✓ Network with senior colleagues from across the public and voluntary sectors
✓ 8 hours’ worth of CPD points towards your yearly quota

This is a live event taking place online:

✓ Access a full live event with 8 hours of CPD points from home
✓ Network and connect with colleagues in breakout networking sessions and the meeting hub
✓  Interact with speakers through live Q&A and networking
✓ Review event materials and presentations post-event
✓ Receive additional resources to boost your learning and support you in your role

NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO YOUR
CONFERENCE PACKAGE – GE Insights:

This year’s conference package includes 12-months FREE access to GE Insights, our cross-sector learning resource of case study focused videos, articles, lived experiences and more (RRP £199). Gain unlimited access to our online platform when you purchase your conference ticket.

Key benefits include:

 ✓100s of Exclusive Case Studies – fingertip access to videos and articles covering all key sectors including Police & Criminal Justice, and ALL CPD certified

 ✓Key Sessions from All Our Conferences – gain valuable insights from our past, present, and future events (160+ pa)

 ✓Articles and Interviews – learn from our network of expert speakers and contributors explore further the key discussions from the conferences

 ✓Additional CPD Hours – automatically earn more for everything you watch, read, and hear

 ✓Your Own CPD Dashboard – charts your progress, allows you to add notes, download your activities, and save/print an official CPD certificate

 ✓Personalised Homepage – only see the relevant content you need to save time

 ✓30+ New Uploads Each Month – we’re adding new content every week to ensure you stay engaged and informed all year round.

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

Agenda

  • Online Registration

  • Chair’s Opening Remarks

    Harvinder Saimbhi, Chief Executive Officer, ASB Help (CONFIRMED)

  • Keynote: Government Update: Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour to Create Safe Communities  

    • The Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan: outlining progress made, areas for improvement and next steps
    • Sharing recent trends in anti-social behaviours and support measures to help local councils and police tackle them
    • National strategies to invest in communities and prevent ASB from occurring long-term
    • Restoring public trust: designing digital tools to make it easier for people to report ASB

    The Rt Hon Chris Philp MP, Minister of State (Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire), Home Office (CONFIRMED)

  • Keynote: Improving the Police Response to Anti-Social Behaviour  

    • Guidelines for rolling out hotspot policing to stamp out anti-social behaviour in a timely manner
    • Immediate Justice: insights into making perpetrators repair the damage they caused to reduce re-offending
    • Strategies for taking a zero-tolerance approach to drug misuse resulting in anti-social behaviour
    • Evidence-based early intervention approaches to prevent anti-social behaviour and create safer communities
    • Implementing checks and balances to better hold the police to account and improve public confidence

    Deputy Chief Constable Andy Prophet, Lead for Anti-Social Behaviour, National Police Chiefs’ Council (CONFIRMED)

  • Questions and Answers 

  • Comfort Break

  • Case Study: Working in Partnership to Deliver a Coordinated Response to Anti-Social Behaviour

    • Developing processes to enable wrap-around enforcement, prevention and intervention with key partners
    • Training a dedicated multi-disciplinary anti-social behaviour team to work across services and support victims
    • Establishing streamlined communication channels to share information and advice with external partners
    • Cost-effective anti-social behaviour prevention techniques to reduce policing pressures and save resources
    • Broadening policing and local authority partnerships to involve the voluntary and community sectors in tacking ASB

    Stuart McNair, Anti-Social Behaviour Team Leader, Buckinghamshire Council (invited)

  • Case Study: Early Intervention Approaches to De-Escalate and Prevent Anti-Social Behaviour

    • Proactive measures to identify the root causes of ASB and collaborate with external partners to remedy problems
    • Tips for creating an anti-social behaviour strategy that embeds early interventions across local services
    • Insights into devising and implementing a 5-pillar plan to prioritise prevention and early mediation in ASB cases
    • Using liaison and diversion services to guide first-time offenders and reduce re-offending
    • Forums for engaging with victims, perpetrators and the community to help shape preventative approaches

    Olivia Allan, Anti-Social Behaviour Team Leader, Westminster City Council (invited)

  • Case Study: Creating Open Channels to Encourage People to Report Anti-Social Behaviour

    • Implementing accessible reporting mechanisms to enable residents to record, monitor and report ASB
    • Pioneering digital solutions to make it easier to report ASB: tools for rolling out an ASB app and phone line
    • Upskilling case workers to offer an improved and more timely response to ASB reported out of hours
    • Making citizens aware of their right to request an ASB case review and providing them with regular progress updates

    Abimbola Sobakin, Housing Officer, CHISEL (invited)

  • Questions and Answers

  • Lunch Break

  • Keynote: Effectively Handling and Responding to Anti-Social Behaviour Complaints

    • Sharing best practice examples of successful complaint handling from across the housing sector
    • Training staff to respond to ASB complaints promptly and drive a positive complaints learning culture
    • Creating accessible forums to engage with residents and ensure their feedback is collected and acted upon
    • Strategies to resolve complaints quickly and provide regular updates on progress to residents

    Rebecca Reed , Housing Ombudsman Service (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Resulting from Substance Misuse

    • Taking a holistic approach to reducing drug-related ASB: lessons learnt from Project ADDER

    Paul Crouch, Anti-Social Behaviour Coordinator, Avon and Somerset Police (invited)

  • Questions and Answers

  • Breakout Networking: Working in Partnership to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour

    This session will allow you to discuss the main challenges you face in preventing ASB activity. Share your experiences and learn about solutions trialled by peers from across the policing, housing, local council and voluntary sectors.

  • Comfort Break 

  • Case Study: Engaging with Young People to Reduce Local Anti-Social Behaviour

    • Delivering youth outreach programmes to build constructive relationships with young people and deter them from ASB
    • Strategies for identifying young people’s needs and providing wrap-around support to prevent them from resorting to ASB
    • Collaborating with schools to raise awareness of what constitutes ASB and how it negatively impacts society
    • Teaching and giving young people the confidence to safely call out ASB through active bystander training

    Sergeant Matt James, Ryde and North East Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (invited)

  • Case Study: Taking a Restorative Justice Approach to Help Victims of Anti-Social Behaviour Move Forward

    • Techniques to empower victims to confront their perpetrator in a safe space and gain closure
    • Key insights into successful restorative justice meetings: what worked and why?
    • Training staff to equip them with the skills to engage with victims sensitively and confidentially
    • Understanding when restorative justice is appropriate and proactive methods to support victims emotionally
    • Reconciliatory practices to reduce reoffending and help victims take back control

    Tony Walker, Director of Practice Delivery, Restorative Solutions (CONFIRMED)

  • Questions and Answers 

  • Chair’s Closing Remarks

    *programme subject to change

Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend?

Delegates who will have an interest in this event will be people who are working to tackle anti-social behaviour.

*This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

Sponsorship

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Benefits of partnering with us include:

  • Brand awareness: Be seen by a highly targeted and engaged audience before, during, and after the conference.
  • Lead generation: Meet the decision-makers and influencers responsible for making purchasing decisions on cyber security and data protection.
  • Thought leadership: Position your organisation and experts as thought leaders and the ‘go to’ experts.
  • Networking: Make valuable connections with potential new customers and partners across government and the wider public sector
  • Grow your business: Reach decision makers in a single event on just one day and in one location (with no travel/accommodation required), saving you time and money.
  • Gain valuable insights: Hear the latest from key stakeholders in government, and across the public and voluntary sectors.

IMPORTANT: There are only a small number of sponsorship opportunities available to ensure maximum exposure and ROI – contact us today to secure your place.

All packages include:

  • Extensive branding – before, during, after the conference
  • 15-20 min morning speaking session with Q&A
  • Virtual stand to showcase your organisation, products, services, and solutions
  • Opportunities to network during the day
  • Half to full page ad in the E-Guide
  • Banner ad on the virtual events platform
  • Announcement post on LinkedIn
  • Announcement within delegate communication
  • 1-3 delegate places (worth upto £1,947)
  • Access to the delegate details after the event
  • Ongoing exposure through OnDemand (coming soon)

For more information and discuss your specific objectives, please contact Chris and Ali at sponsorship@governmentevents.co.uk or complete our enquiry form here

Virtual vs F2F

Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:

  • Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
  • Lower sponsorship package costs
  • No travel/accommodation
  • Less time out of the office
  • No stand materials required (lower costs)
  • 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
  • Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
  • Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
  • Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access (coming soon)

To find out more and discuss your specific objectives, please contact Chris and Ali at sponsorship@governmentevents.co.uk or complete our enquiry form here

Pricing
  • Private Sector Rate: £599.00+VAT
  • Public Sector Rate: £399.00+VAT
  • Voluntary Sector Rate: £329.00+VAT