What is it?
Anti social behaviour comes in many different forms. It ranges from serious acts of violence and harassment. More
Support
Every effort will be made by Mercian to support witnesses and victims of anti-social behaviour. More
Supporting Witnesses and Victims of Anti-Social Behaviour
Every effort will be made by Mercian to support witnesses and victims of anti-social behaviour. This may include:
- Making referrals to Victim Support West Midlands.
- Making referrals to Tenancy Support services (either provided by Mercian or other agencies).
- Providing accompanied visits to Magistrates or County Courts prior to an appearance by a witness.
- Facilitating physical safety improvements to a property (either by Mercian or through referral to another agency).
- Finding alternative accommodation where the witness is not safe to remain in their current home.
- Providing interpreters for residents that do not speak English as a first language.
Supporting Perpetrators of Anti-Social Behaviour
Mercian recognises that people cause anti-social behaviour for a number of reasons. Mercian will provide support to perpetrators wherever necessary to help them change their behaviour. This may include:
- Making referrals to Tenancy Support services (either provided by Mercian or other agencies.
- Making referrals to Family Intervention Projects.
- Making referrals to Drug and Alcohol Support Agencies.
- Ensuring that perpetrators with Mental Health difficulties or other disabilities are receiving necessary support from other agencies, such as Social Services or Mental Health Teams.
- Providing diversionary activities for young people.
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