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RESPONSIBLE BODY POLICY COMMISSION FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES |
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ENQUIRY
NAME COMMUNITY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE |
REFERENCE NUMBER Saf2/06 |
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PROPOSED OUTPUTS A
comprehensive mapping of the measures available to the Council to ensure that
the local community is appropriately compensated through the participation of
offenders in restorative community activities. A strategy for the implementation of such measures. |
RISK
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PROPOSED DATE OF
INITIATION
July 2006 |
PROPOSED DATE OF COMPLETION January 2007 |
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REASON FOR ENQUIRY ·
Section 17 (1) of The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 places a duty on a
local authority ‘to exercise its
various functions with due regard to the likely effect of the exercise of
those functions on, and the need to do all that it reasonably can to prevent,
crime and disorder in its area.’ ·
Paragraph 2.3.3 of the Council’s Aim High
Strategy identifies the Council’s objective to ‘Create Safer and Stronger
Communities’ by ‘Growing community confidence through greater people
empowerment, ownership and cohesion, such that they feel safer in their
homes, at work and on the streets.’ ·
According to Crimereduction.gov.uk: ‘Existing research evidence
suggests that restorative justice programmes can have a positive effect on
reducing reoffending, as well as producing generally high levels of
satisfaction from those participating in such programmes.’ ·
Initiated by the Council’s administration. |
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PROPOSED OUTCOME OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ·
Reduced levels of crime on the Island. ·
Reduced levels of fear of crime on the Island. ·
Reduced levels of re-offending on the Island. ·
The identification of resources to support the civic pride agenda. |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE To receive evidence from
stakeholders and experts on: ·
The effectiveness of Community Restorative Justice (CRJ) schemes on
crime prevention and community cohesion. ·
Best Practice ·
Local need for CRJ ·
How the Council can work effectively with Town/Parish Councils and
other stakeholders with respect to the implementation of CRJ schemes ·
Capacity issues relating to the provision of service ·
How CRJ can work effectively to support the Civic Pride agenda In order to: ·
Ascertain the need for CRJ schemes locally ·
Develop an implementation strategy for the Island, if required. What will not be
included ·
A detailed assessment of the various studies into the effectiveness of CRJ
schemes in specific contexts. ·
A detailed assessment of the social causes of crime and other
antisocial behaviour. |
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KEY STAKEHOLDERS ·
Hampshire Constabulary ·
Town and Parish Councils ·
Safer Communities Partnership ·
Victim support groups |
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RELEVANT CORPORATE AND/OR COMMUNITY STRATEGY/IES Corporate Priorities
fit:
Community strategy: 2020 Vision, Theme 1: ‘A Safe and Strong Island’ Aims to ‘create an Island
where people value & respect one another and feel safe and secure.’
By: ·
Building respect in communities & reducing anti-social behaviour. ·
Creating cleaner, greener & safer public spaces. ·
Empowering local people to have a greater voice & influence over
decision-making & the delivery of services. IW
Safer Communities Partnership Crime and Drugs Strategy 2005 – 2008 2.5: Partnership Development and Communication ‘[T]o empower the community to have a voice in communicating problems and issues of importance and to be able to engage in the problem solving process so as to have some stake in the plans that are developed.’ |
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RELATED PROJECTS |
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LEAD MEMBER Councillor Susan Scoccia (TBC) |
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OFFICER INVOLVEMENT Lead
Link Officer: Bill
Pearce, Safer Communities Manager Overview
and Scrutiny Team: Andrew
Shorkey, Overview and Scrutiny Officer |
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OTHER RESOURCES REQUIRED Expert IW Council Officer input. |
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