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	Introduction Our Strengths Key Issues, Aims & Impacts Emerging Issues Key Plans & Strategies Key Contacts

THEMES | Community Safety

Our Strengths

A 15% reduction in recorded crime during 1999-2002 (being the period
of the first statutory crime and disorder strategy).
Introduction of Divisional Response Unit to tackle persistent criminal/anti social behaviour.
Development of robust procedure dealing with recorded incidents of anti social behaviour.
Introduction of Youth Inclusion Programme (YIP), Co-ordination of Social Inclusion Programmes (COSIP), and DOPI.
Introduction of policy to tackle racism, including establishment of a minority ethnic steering group.
Introduction of a policy to tackle hate crime, including establishment of a steering group comprising Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transsexual persons.
A window and door replacement programme which has received national recognition.
Deployment of the Multi Agency Resource Centre (MARC) vehicle in targeted areas in Derwentside.
Successful pilot scheme of introducing street wardens in a target area of Derwentside.
Enhancement of the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
Enhancement of the Crime ring system.
Extension of CCTV in Derwentside.
Robust Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, with has been favourably reviewed by the District Auditor.

	Health
	To address the causes of ill health by prevention, education and economic well-being

	Environment
	We will make Derwentside an attractive place to live and work

	Lifelong Learning
	To create a culture where people want to learn, have the opportunity to learn, and enjoy learning

	Supporting Communities
	By listening, responding and providing resources we will support people to achieve and maintain their voice

	Economy
	To develop a diverse, thriving economy that offers opportunity and encouragement to all

	Community Safety
	Working together we will build safe communities and reduce fear

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