How can Antisocial Behaviour be tackled?
There are a variety of ways that antisocial behaviour can be tackled; • Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC) • Unacceptable Behaviour Notices (UBN) • Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBO) What is an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC)? Acceptable behaviour contracts are a form of early intervention. They are voluntary written agreements between a person involved in Antisocial Behaviour and the relevant agencies working to prevent Antisocial Behaviour. An ABC describes the Antisocial Behaviour committed and what the person should do to avoid this behaviour in the future. ABC’s are also linked to an offer of Tenancy Support. What is an Unacceptable Behaviour Notice (UBN)? Unacceptable Behaviour Notices like ABC’s are another form of early intervention. These are used when a person refuses to enter into an ABC or fails to attend an ABC interview. A UBN also describes the antisocial behaviour committed and what the person should do to avoid this behaviour in the future. UBN’s are also linked
