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<p>The Government is committed to tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 provides flexible powers to
authorities in local areas to deal with anti-social behaviour.</p><p> </p><p>The powers
are deliberately local and it is for Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners,
as operational leaders and elected local representatives, to decide how best to respond
to local crime and anti-social behaviour priorities.</p><p> </p><p>The legislation
contains safeguards to protect children and young people. In addition, Home Office
<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/956143/ASB_Statutory_Guidance.pdf"
target="_blank">guidance</a> supports local agencies to work together and take a proportionate
approach to anti-social behaviour that takes account of the needs of the victim, the
perpetrator and wider community. This includes good practice on supporting young people
to prevent anti-social behaviour escalating.</p>
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