Pupils to hear ‘the word’ on anti-social behaviour
Pupils to hear ‘the word’ on anti-social behaviour thanks to a series of interactive rap and hip hop sessions. The performances aim to raise awareness of the problems of anti-social behaviour and enviro-crime amongst 13 and 14 year olds living in areas with the highest levels of ASB in the county. Read the full press release by following the link above.
(added Jan 2012)
101 - New Police non emergency number is launched
An easy to remember non-emergency police number has been launched in our region. The public will be able to call 101 for non-emergency issues.
Chief Constable Jon Stoddart said: 'We want people to use it when they’re reporting a crime or incident, which doesn’t need the 999 response. This will help to reduce the demands on the 999 system, which is for emergencies only.'
(added Dec 2011)
New Information Leaflets Launched
The partnership have lauched two new leaflets this month.
'Sent to Prison' is a guide for families and friends of someone who has been remanded in custody or sentenced to prison or a young offenders institution. You can download a copy of the leaflet from our Reducing Re-offending webpage.
The 'Hate Crime' leaflet gives information on hate crimes and hate incidents and explains how to report them and where to go for help and support. You can download a copy of the leaflet from our protecting vulnerable people from harm webpage.
(added Dec 2011)
Partnership Priorities
The top three priorities resulting from the public consultation in Nov 2011 were:
1. Tackling anti-social behaviour in partnership
2. Reducing the impact of alcohol abuse on people and communities
3. Protecting vulnerable people from harm
This information will be used to inform the work the partnership throughout 2012/13.
(added Dec 2011)
Total Home Safety Initiative Shortlisted
The Total Home Safety Project has been shortlisted in the Public Sector Partnership category of the 2012 Local Government Chronicle Awards.
In 2010, Durham County Council as part of the The Safe Durham Partnership, secured funding for a Total Home Safety project to reduce burglaries and fires in the homes of vulnerable people in the areas of Derwentside, Easington, and Durham City. As a result 4,000 vulnerable households have been left safer, more secure and with their occupiers feeling safer, more independent and enjoying a better customer experience.
The project contributed to a projected £1m in cashable efficiency savings, a 35% reduction in domestic burglary and a 15% reduction in domestic fires.
(added Nov 2011)
Joint Commissioning Strategy 2011-14
for Domestic Abuse Services in County Durham Launched
The Safe Durham Partnership have developed a Joint Commissioning Strategy 2011-14 for Domestic Abuse Services in County Durham.
You can download a copy of the Strategy from our protecting vulnerable people from harm webpage.
(added Oct 2011)
New Sexual Violence Strategy Launched
The Safe Durham Partnership have developed a County Durham and Darlington Sexual Violence Strategy for 2011-14.
You can download a copy of the County Durham and Darlington Sexual Violence Strategy from our protecting vulnerable people from harm webpage.
(added Aug 2011)
Partnership Plan 2011-14 goes live
The Safe Durham Partnership Plan 2011-14 is now available to Download from this and partners websites.
Rachael Shimmin, Chair of Safe Durham Partnership and Corporate Director of Adults, Wellbeing & Health, Durham County Council said 'We have a strong history of partnership working across County Durham and our commitment to working in partnership has ensured real and tangible improvements to the quality of life of our communities.'
'The Safe Durham Partnership Plan for 2011-14 presents an opportunity to build upon this success through the development of a new approach to tackle the underlying causes of crime and anti-social behaviour.'
You can download a copy of the Partnership Plan 2011-14 below:
Safe Durham Partnership Plan, Summary 2011-14.pdf (2 pages, 410kb)
Safe Durham Partnership Plan 2011-14.pdf (28 pages, 2052kb)
(added July 2011)
Total Home Safety Initiative Becomes Project Finalist
The Total Home Safety Project has been short-listed for the Municipal Journal Awards 2011.
Update: Our project was runner-up in the partnership catogory. Well done to all involved.
For more information on Signature Projects visit the North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership website Total Home Safety Signature Project Status.
(added June 2011)
Draft Partnership Plan 2011
The final Partnership Plan is now available from the link above.
(added May 2011)
New Strategies Launched
The Safe Durham Partnership have developed a Reducing Re-offending Strategy and Anti-social Behaviour Strategy for 2011-14.
You can download a copy of the Reducing Re-offending Strategy from our Reducing Re-offending webpage.
You can download a copy of the Anti-social Behaviour Strategy from our Anti-social Behaviour webpage.
(added April 2011)
Consultation on Draft Joint Commissioning Strategy 2011-14
for Domestic Abuse Services in County Durham
The consultation period is now closed. It ran from 14 February until the 6 May 2011.
What is this consultation about?
The Safe Durham Partnership is committed to tackling domestic abuse, with a view to increasing public confidence in services and help to make people feel safe; and improve the safety of victims and children and reduce repeat incidents of domestic abuse.
The Partnership has produced this strategy to identify how and what specialist services they intend to commission to support adults and children who experience or witness domestic abuse to achieve the desired outcomes.
What will happen to the feedback provided?
At the end of the consultation period all of the responses will be analysed and the strategy updated and presented to the Safe Durham Partnership Board and Durham County Council’s Cabinet for agreement in the summer of 2011. Once approved, the final strategy will be available to view on the County Council’s website.
(added Feb 2011)
See it, Report it!
A campaign encouraging people to report neglect and abuse is being launched across the North East. ‘See it, Report it!’ aims to raise awareness of the potential risks to vulnerable people and is the first campaign of its kind in the region.
Developed by County Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership, it includes posters and radio adverts promoting stories of adults who have received help to overcome abuse, harm or neglect.
Residents across the region are advised to call a single telephone number or visit the safeguarding adults website if they are concerned about an older, disabled or vulnerable adult.
Anyone who needs help or who suspects a friend, relative or family member is being neglected should contact Social Care Direct on 0845 8 50 50 10.
(added Feb 2011)