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- Piloting Penalty Notices for Disorder (PNDs) for 10-15 year-olds
This research report looked at the effectiveness of issuing PNDs to younger people. They were found to be effective in catching and deterring yougsters who offend early, but concerns were raised about repeat offending levels and the PND punishing the parent/guardian rather than the young offender.
In Research > Crime solutions - Progress on Domestic Violence
The Home Office's Violent Crime Unit has published the 2007/08 annual report on the National Domestic Violence Delivery Plan.
In Mini-sites - Building confidence in the fight against crime
IPSOS MORI and the new Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Group at the Home Office will be running a series of 4 regional events around England during November. Find out more details and book your place here! - Tackling fireworks misuse: A practitioners' guide
The step-by-step sets out how to tackle the improper sale, supply and use of fireworks. It also sets out the sanctions that are available to different enforcement officers to combat fireworks misuse.
In Publications > Crime and communities - Public access to local crime information
A joint publication from the Home Office, NPIA (National Policing Improvement Agency), ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) and APA (Association of Police Authorities) sets out the minimum standards which all forces will be expected to meet, and areas where further information might be able to be published.
In Publications > Crime and communities - Quarterly crime statistics
The latest crime bulletin shows a 6% reduction in crimes recorded by police compared to thesame period 12 months ago, and falls in several other crime types. The bulletin covers the 12 months to June 2008.
In Research > Statistics
- Working with the third sector to reduce re-offending
This paper from the Ministry of Justice and NOMS sets out the Government's commitment to work closely with the third sector, and the crucial role that the third sector can play in working with offenders.
In Publications > Crime and communities
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