ISSUE 2: December pg 2. Cyber drama and workshop. pg 3. Kicking around in Down. pg 4 pg 6. Find out more about PCSPs:

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Kicking around in Down

Help us to help you prevent burglary Enabling older people to stay safe

ISSUE 2:

December 2013

pg 2 Cyber drama and workshop

Learning about Cybercrime

Many PCSPs are tackling the effects of alcohol related crime and some of them have joined forces to send a direct message to parents encouraging them to open up a conversation with their children at an early age. Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady and Moyle PCSPs have re-run the ‘My name is Katie’ DVD campaign which was first promoted in 2011. The aim of the short film which was shown in cinemas during Alcohol Awareness Week is to suggest to parents that they ‘start thinking before they start drinking’ by getting the message across to children when they are at a receptive age. The message also suggests that parents consider the influence their own drinking may have on their children.

‘My name is Katie’

It is normal for many young people to be constantly online but it’s clear that many are actually unaware of the dangers they may come across in cyberland. To raise the issue of cybercrime and get discussion going with young people, the four PCSPs in Down, Castlereagh, Ards and North Down have worked with local police to deliver a play by the Saltmine Trust Theatre Company which highlights safety issues like cyber-bullying, sexting and online grooming. Students from the post primary schools were able to contribute to a workshop by discussing the issues brought out in the play and to put their questions to and get advice from local CASE trained PSNI Neighbourhood Police Officers. Officers were able to share information with

students regarding legislation relevant to online activity and social networking that many were not aware of.

Chair of Castlereagh PCSP, Cllr Cecil Hall said: “Working and

consulting with young people is an important aspect of the partnership’s commitment to enhance involvement with the local PSNI along with improving the safety and quality of life for the community.”

In Down, the PCSP has put together memory sticks full of information for parents on how to keep their kids safe while they use the internet. To get in touch with Down PCSP to get your free memory stick

School students taking part in the drama by Saltmine Trust Theatre Company which looked at online safety.

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT... ...more than 40% of people who begin drinking before the age of 15 will develop alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence sometime in their lives. (National Inst. on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, 2012); ...parents who establish regular, open and honest communication with children as young as 9 set an important pattern to tackle tough issues such as underage alcohol use. (West-Burnham, J. 2009); ...there is a significant correlation between alcohol misuse, violent crime, offending, predatory violence, drug use, carrying weapons, and poor educational attainment (Ellickson et al, 2003).

Get the message on ASB

Down PCSP have been working with partners to deliver a

successful youth diversionary programme in Downpatrick. 100 young people played the final tournament in St Patrick’s Grammar as part of the piloted Night Time Gaelic Programme which has taken place over four weeks.

The programme which targeted young people in under 14’s gaelic clubs across the district has received great praise from the participating clubs and it is hoped that the initiative can be rolled out again. The young people who took part said it was a good alternative on a Friday night to hanging around the streets.

It wasn’t all sport though as part of the initiative included some interactive exercises with the young people to show the impact of alcohol and drugs led by a community support worker from ASCERT.

Chair of the PCSP Cllr Willie Clarke said that the number of young people taking part in the programme was higher than expected and that “it has given

young people the chance to have fun, compete in a controlled environment and be educated on the effects of drugs and alcohol.”

Public information listing the behaviours which are

considered anti-social along with contact details for the agencies responsible for dealing with issues such as littering, grafitti and neighbourhood disputes is now available to view online:

Publishing this information is one of a number of initiatives being taken forward to raise awareness of ASB. Contact the Community Safety Unit at the Department of Justice to find out more.

T: _{028 9082 8555}

E: _{communitysafety.admin@} dojni.x.gsi.gov.uk

We talk a lot about Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

but what does it really mean and who looks

after what?

Kicking around in Down

Some of the players who took part in the Night Time Gaelic Programme.

Following regular anti-social behaviour around Avoneil Leisure Centre, young people took part in a clean up of the area.

Enabling older people to stay safe

Armagh

More than 200 older people came along to the ‘Keep Safe Keep Well’ event arranged by Armagh PCSP in partnership with Promoting Wellbeing Team SHSCT, Armagh Rural Transport and Armagh Senior Citizens Forum.

One of the simple but effective tips was to put up a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ sticker provided by police and Trading Standards which warns unsolicited traders to stay away and gives a reminder that the householder is aware of their consumer rights regarding a persistent or nuisance salesperson.

One of the older people who took part said she “learned something

new in the battle to help keep us safe and well. Personally I think these days are very important to the well-being of the older age group in our community and hope that you carry on organising these great days for us.”

Banbridge

Banbridge PCSP have been working with partners to roll the ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ sticker through local Neighbourhood Watch groups which will help address the fear of crime experienced by older people and support the role of Neighbourhood Watch in the local community.

(l-r) Martin Farrell (Handyvan), Vanessa Russell (PCSP Manager) Cllr Thomas Kerrigan (PCSP Chair) Carol Devlin (Strabane Community Project) pictured at the handover of home safety equipment for residents in the Strabane area.

Con Allen Beattie (Armagh NPT), Beverly Burns (Trading Standards), Paula Crowe (PSNI Crime Prevention Officer) and Neighbourhood Inspector Keiran Quinn launching the joint PSNI and Trading Standards ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ sticker campaign at the event.

Strabane

Over in Strabane, the PCSP is targeting fear of crime in older and more vulnerable people. The PCSP has awarded funding for Strabane Community Project to deliver a community safety programme which will support 1500 people over the next 6 months. This will provide a Good Morning Telephone Call and Victim of Crime Safety Packs to older and vulnerable people within the district to

increase awareness of security and

safety within the home.

The programme will also provide carbon monoxide alarms, oil theft warning stickers and lights to older people across the district.

PCSP Chair Cllr Thomas Kerrigan said: “I have no doubt that this

programme will have a positive impact on community safety, address issues such as fear of crime and social isolation and improve feelings of safety within the home for older people in our district.”

Firefighters help spread the word

Reducing Offending in Partnership

As part of Road Safety Week 2013, Firefighters from Banbridge and Limavady Fire Stations teamed up with their local PCSP to hold road safety events and a simulated collision demonstration in local schools. Highlighting the consequences of irresponsible road user behaviour for young drivers the events had the theme of encouraging everyone to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ so that we can reach a stage of zero road deaths.

NIFRS Group Commander Lloyd Crawford said: “We

welcome the opportunity to engage with students to provide them with an insight into the carnage that the emergency services witness all too often on our roads and the lives completely

destroyed, caused by irresponsible road user behaviour such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, inattention or drink/drug driving.

To date* this year 51 people have sadly lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads and Firefighters have attended 578 road traffic collisions and rescued 447 people. We want everyone to be safe when out and about on the roads, not just during Road Safety Week but every week throughout the year.”

To pledge your support and sign up to the campaign.

*Figure @ 22.11.13

Firefighters at the ‘Share the Road to Zero’ event.

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The Police Service, the Probation Board, the Youth Justice Agency, the Prison Service and the Department of Justice all play a key role in this partnership which has now been rolled out to all police District Command Units across Northern Ireland. ROP is based on a three-strand approach:

1. Prevent and Deter: To reduce crime and antisocial behaviour involving young people through early identification and effective intervention strategies. 2. Catch and Control: A

proactive approach by Police and partner agencies targeted at individual

offenders who persist in their offending behaviour.

3. Rehabilitate and Resettle: Joint approach by all agencies to provide a gateway out of crime for priority offenders.

Part of the success of ROP is dedicated resources,

ownership and focus. Agencies also share information about developments in each case and discuss progress in terms of rehabilitation, compliance and reoffending. The evidence to date shows that ROP is working in reducing acquisitive crime. Over the next number of months, key staff from the agencies involved in ROP will be delivering presentations to PCSPs about the progress in each area.

Reducing Offending in Partnership (ROP)

brings together criminal justice agencies and

specialist services to target those who are at

high risk of offending/reoffending and who are

causing significant levels of harm in communities.

Help us to help you prevent burglary

The DVDs were produced by PSNI, the Policing Board and Youth Justice Agency and aim to challenge young people to really consider their safety and the potential dangers on a night out. The hard hitting training is designed to show young people that one snap decision can have enormous impact on their own life and the lives of others.

To view ‘Without consent, it is rape.’

To view ‘One punch can kill.’

Derry PCSP is supporting the PSNI’s anti-burglary campaign by giving simple reminders to people on how to keep their homes safer.

The PCSP with its partners has given a number of talks to people, with particular attention paid to those who may feel vulnerable in their homes and have a fear of crime.

Speaking on the initiative Cllr Paul Fleming, Chair of Derry PCSP explained that many burglaries are opportunistic and said: “I would encourage

residents to secure their homes by closing and locking all doors, windows and gates even if they are just nipping out for a few minutes. Many burglaries are avoidable and

a few simple steps every day can keep homes secure from criminals. Fliers with the top ten burglar prevention tips are available from PSNI, PCSP or the Community Safety Wardens and you can contact the PCSP if you know of anyone who needs home safety equipment.”

You can also contact Derry PCSP for a copy of a DVD on bogus callers for residents groups .

Front cover caption: _Chief Inspector Jon Burrows and Cllr Paul Fleming, Derry PCSP Chair promoting the anti-burglary campaign.

Members of PCSPs, police officers and relevant

organisations working in partnership on policing

and community safety issues were recently

trained in how to roll out the messages coming

out the of the recently launched ‘One punch

can kill’ and ‘Without consent, it is rape’ films.

PCSPs tackling violent and

sexual crime

DCI Karen Baxter delivers the training to PCSPs, Police Officers and linked organisations.

Local people receive personal safety and security information from PCSP Community Safety Wardens Matthew Plummer and Paul Canning at Glen Develoment Association in Cedar Street. Picture Martin McKeown. Credit Inpresspics.com.

PCSPs hold a variety of meetings and events each month. For details on what is coming up in your local PCSP.

PCSPs work with a number of designated partners.

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PCSPs are funded and supported by the Policing Board and Department of Justice.

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Ballymena Wardens branch out

The Safety Wardens in Ballymena town centre have had such a good impact that the scheme will now be expanded to cover additional urban and rural areas. The idea is that they will help prevent low level anti social behaviour which can negatively impact on quality of life for local residents.

Cllr James Currie, Chair of the PCSP explained that in the last year the Safety Wardens have: • made nearly 3000 contact

calls with retailers;

• provided assistance to the general public on over 1700 occasions;

• dealt with 614 reports of suspected retail theft and

240 _{reports of anti-social}

behaviour.

Cllr Currie said: “We are justifiably

proud of the success of our Warden Scheme. We have received great reports regarding the activity of the Wardens from business owners and shoppers alike and now we hope the outlying communities are going to share the benefits which have been brought to the Town Centre.”

*figures correct at 23/11/13

Neighourhood Watch commended

What’s happening in your PCSP?

Community Safety Warden Desmond Lewis and Constable David Manderson.

Well done to Drumully Neighbourhood Watch and Community Alert who were highly commended in the Justice in the Community Awards.

The Awards recognise individuals and teams, voluntary workers and

staff working within community and statutory organisations across Northern Ireland.

on Neighbourhood Watch.