Respect agenda
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The Respect agenda was launched in September 2005 by Tony Blair, who described it as being about ‘putting the law abiding majority back in charge of their communities’. It aims to help central government, local agencies, local communities and citizens work together to build a society in which we can respect one-another, and where anti-social behaviour, when it does occur, is tackled effectively.
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[edit] Respect Task Force
The agenda is co-ordinated by the Respect Task Force, a cross-governmental unit based at the Home Office. It works closely with other departments, in particular the Department for Communities and Local Government (formerly ODPM) and Number 10. Louise Casey, former director of the Anti-social Behaviour Unit, heads up the Task Force.
[edit] Respect Action Plan
The key policies of the Task Force were published in the Respect Action Plan in January 2006, which explains the need to tackle the underlying causes of anti-social behaviour, intervening early where problems occur and broadening efforts to address other areas of poor behaviour.
[edit] Anti-social behaviour
It’s not just about ASBOs, (Anti-social Behaviour Orders), although they are a significant tool in preventing anti-social behaviour. There are a range of tools available to local agencies, including Parenting Orders, Family Intervention Projects and Dispersal Notices, and the Task Force highlights how effective use of a combination of the available tools can be when tackling the problem.
[edit] References
"Respect Action Plan", January 2006.
