South Yorkshire People United Against Crime - Portfolio of Activities 2002

South Yorkshire People United Against Crime

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During 2002 People United Against Crime worked with community groups, Tenants and Residents Associations, youth groups, and a range of other special interest groups, to curb or alleviate the problems caused by anti-social behaviour.

People United Against Crime introduced the concept of youth shelters and multi-use games areas as a way of tackling anti-social behaviour.

Funding is often drawn from a variety of sources, both public and private. During 2002 the Tesco Charity Trust donated £5,000 which, when added to other funding, allowed People United Against Crime to provide a youth shelter and games area in Worsbrough, Barnsley.

During 2002, 4,000 street signs were distributed across the region for display in areas where police crime statistics showed distraction burglary to be a perennial problem. The elderly and vulnerable need to be continually aware of the dangers of distraction burglary.

The signs served two purposes. Firstly to deter criminals by letting them know the area is a site for special attention. Secondly to act as a permanent reminder to residents to be continuously on their guard and always to ask callers at the door for identification.

Launched in 2002 this popular course is still in demand from licensees in 2007. Research shows that over 70% of illegal drugs are bought on pub or club premises. Therefore, no matter how vigilant a licensee may be there is a danger that drugs sales or drug use can happen on their premises.

The one day course was developed throught a partnership between Sheffield LicenceWatch and Sheffield College. Course content includes drugs awareness training and the law related to the misuse and supply of drugs. Further topics include advice on the development of policies and strategies to prevent drugs entering licensed premises.