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<p>Last year the Government launched the Anti-social Behaviour Action Plan (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-social-behaviour-action-plan"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-social-behaviour-action-plan</a>)
ensuring the police, local authorities and other relevant agencies have the tools
they need to tackle anti-social behaviour.</p><p>The plan is backed by £160m of funding.
This includes funding an increased police and other uniformed presence to clamp down
on anti-social behaviour, targeting hotspots. Initially this was limited to 10 police
force areas, including South Yorkshire, but in 2024/25 of £66m will be allocated to
every police force to support a hotspot approach across England and Wales.</p><p>We
have also provided funding to establish Immediate Justice pathways aimed at delivering
swift, visible punishment for anti-social behaviour. This started in 10 police force
areas and is being rolled out across England and Wales in 2024.</p><p>In addition,
since 2020, £150 million has been allocated to the Safer Streets and Safety of Women
at Night (SWaN) Funds. This has enabled 413 projects across England and Wales to invest
in communities through a range of preventative interventions.</p>
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