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Join the CHANCE Scheme in the London Borough of Newham to explore early intervention models and a twin-track approach for positive behavior. Learn about the benefits of sharing information, effective monitoring, and intercepting victim/offender cycles. The partnership involves various agencies like the Police, Education, and Housing departments to support youth through behavior development programs. Gain insights into the CHANCE Enquiries and the success of the ABC+ Youth ASB Package. Contact Sangeeta Bhuhi and Demitri Kondogeorgis for more information on enhancing youth inclusion and behavior support in Newham.
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Session Three: Acceptable Behaviour Contracts Case study: London Borough of Newham Chance Scheme - Sangeeta Bhuhi and Demitri Kondogeorgis
CHANCE principles • Early intervention model • Twin track approach • Sharing information • Co-ordination of action • Effective monitoring • Making use of existing resources • Intercepting victim/offender cycle
Youth Inclusion Project Behaviour Support Development Advisory Team Safer Neighbourhoods Police East Thames Housing Crime & ASB Service and Youth Offending Team facilitate the CHANCE partnership Newham Homes Education Schools Safer Schools Police Youth Inclusion Support Programme Children & Young Peoples Services
Young Person ‘Coming to Notice’ Youth Inclusion and Support Panel CHANCE enquiry Feedback Form & Recommendation from CHANCE First ‘Yellow’ Warning Letter Second ‘Red’ Warning Letter ABC+ Youth ASB Panel Update CHANCE
CHANCE Enquiries (1st July 2006 – 14th February 2008) 1324 enquiries to date Early intervention opportunities given to all these YP 422 enquiries made between 15th October 2007 to 14th February 2008 • 65 Related to truants • 8 Provided intelligence on YPPOs • 6 Informed us of breach of ABC+ • 1 Informed us of breach of ASBO
Youth Inclusion and Support Panel ABC+ & Parenting Support Commitment Signed Parenting Support Programme Initial Assessment Awareness Session Y-PAC 3 Month Review 6 Month Ending Panel ABC+ Support Package
ABC+(1st July 2006 – 14th February 2008) 177 ABC+’s signed • 85% of those who signed their ABC+ programme attended the full package offered • 22 Current ABC+’s being monitored 16 Breaches of ABC+ • 9 Warnings given • 3 Extension of ABC+’s • 4 Continued ASB-ASBO’s applied for • Of the four that continued with ASB, only one had completed the ABC+ package
Benefits More holistic approach to youth ASB Improves communication between agencies Prevents duplication of work More efficient use of time Prevents ‘surprise’ relationships Supports agencies in taking appropriate action
Contact details Sangeeta Bhuhi sangeeta.bhuhi@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk Demitri Kondogeorgis Demitri.kondogeorgis@newham.gov.uk