The Home Office is preparing to tell housing departments how to deal with vulnerable victims of ASB in the wake of the Fiona Pilkington case. Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently said victims of anti-social behaviour should be given a ‘guarantee of protection’. The guidance, which will also be aimed at other agencies working with witnesses and victims, is being prepared with help from practitioners including the police, councils and social landlords. Draft guidance could be out in the next few weeks. The guidance is expected to look at how to identify vulnerable people in ASB cases and assess the risks they face. Read the full story on the Inside Housing website.
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