Item 13 - Appendix 2
West Dunbartonshire Council · 21 August 2024
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Assessment No EIA 879 Owner smclelland Resource Regeneration, Environment and Growth Service Housing and Employment FirstName Surname Job Title Head Officer Scott McLelland ASB Coordinator Members Scott McLelland - ASB Coordinator (Please note: the word 'policy' is used as shorthand for strategy policy function or financial decision) Policy Title Anti Social Behaviour Strategy The aim, objective, purpose and intended outcome of policy As set out in the Anti Social Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004, local authorities and Chief Constable (Police) must prepare, publish and review their strategy for dealing with Anti Social Behaviour in their council area. Using an evidence led approach, this strategy sets out the priorities for WDC and Community Planning Partners to tackle and manage ASB in West Dunbartonshire. Service/Partners/Stakeholders/service users involved in the development and/or implementation of policy. Council/Police and partners (British transport Police, Scottish Fire and Rescue). Community consultation has been carried out to gather experience of ASB and to agree final strategy. Does the proposals involve the procurement of any goods or services? Yes If yes please confirm that you have contacted our procurement services to discuss your requirements. Yes SCREENING You must indicate if there is any relevance to the four areas Duty to eliminate discrimination (E), advance equal opportunities (A) or foster good relations (F) Yes Relevance to Human Rights (HR) Yes Relevance to Health Impacts (H) Yes Relevance to Social Economic Impacts (SE) Yes Who will be affected by this policy? ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 2
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Please outline any particular need/barriers which equality groups may have in relation to this policy list evidence you are using to support this and whether there is any negative impact on particular groups. Specific group to consider Needs Evidence Impact Age Older people are often affected by ASB or the perception of. This Strategy will cover this group for both consultation and engagement. It is important that younger people are protected from ABS A Fairer Scotland for Older People: Framework for Action. Older people want: "Opportunities to remain actively engaged with, and involved in, their communities" This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this group as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this group. Cross Cutting It is important that there is a focus on prevention Participation across all protected groups is an opportunity to build community cohesion People can simultaneous be members of more than one disadvantaged group, which can multiply negative or positive outcomes This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this area as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this area. Disability Evidence suggests disabled people are more likely to be socially isolated, and less likely to be involved in community life than non disabled people. Evidence does suggest that this group may be less likely to become involved in community life. Digital communication is the more common route for engagement. This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this group as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this group. Physical response by services is the more likely route to this group and the strategy will set this out. Social & Economic Impact Increased income (through training opportunities, increased benefit take up, community Involved, organised and empowered communities have greater economic and social strength. The economic impact is yet to be fully realised in WDC Communities. Our work may need to
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enterprise, social investment etc.), reduced expenditure (debt advice, community transport, local food production) and through sharing and redistributing recourses, communities can be impacted by Community Development and Capacity Building. focus much more on poverty and economic recovery in the period to come. The strategy will not disadvantage to the economic growth of our communities Sex We must take into account how women and men may experience ASB differently. Citizens Panel data from 2023 showed little difference between women and men in perceptions of how good an area WD was to live into Engagement in community activities varies across age and gender. Childcare/crèche facilities can help women (as most often primary care giver to children) the opportunity to more fully take part in their community. This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this group as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this group. Gender Reassign Those under going or who have undergone gender reassignment can be particularly excluded from social and in civil society, it is important that people have an opportunity to participate in their community and give their opinion on things that might effect them. Evidence suggest that trans people can be more socially isolated and more at risk of discrimination. This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this group as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this group. Health Being Article 10) and the right to education (Article 2 of Protocol No. 1).e to participate, Our physical and social environment is the framework in which our lives take place and, This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this area as it will set
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being represented and feeling able to make an impact on where you live can have an effect on both mental and physical health. depending on circumstances, it can provide us with opportunities or limit our potential (Scottish National Performance Framework) out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this area. Human Rights Relevant under core civil rights, such as the right to respect for private and family life (Article 8 of the Convention), the right to freedom of expression (Article 10) Its is important that potential impact for children and young people is considered Awareness of Human Rights as part of everyday life is low, therefore its relevance, nationally there is increasing focus from the Scottish Government on giving Human Rights a more central place Considering the strategy from a Human Rights perspective can help inform inclusive practice The Strategy addresses issues affecting young people. Marriage & Civil Partnership This area cross cuts with sex, and sexual orientation This area cross cuts with sex, and sexual orientation This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this area as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this area. Pregnancy & Maternity This area cross cuts with consideration under sex orientation This area cross cuts with sex, and sexual orientation This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this area as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this area. Race The ASB team Communities Team/Police core function is to respond and address any ASB concerns for all protected groups. People from BME groups are more likely to experience hate incidents than people from white ethnic groups Evidence from Scottish Social Attitudes surveys and other sources suggests that people who have contact with This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this group as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this group.
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people from other groups are less likely to hold negative views on those groups. Religion and Belief Events and activities should seek to avoid common times of worship Event timing and venue can affect people ability to take part Physical or digital Events plan should have due regard to the Council's 'Communicating Effectively' guidance. Sexual Orientation Services need to be accessible including , those aiming to support participation and empowerment Evidence suggest that LGB people can be more socially isolated and more at risk of discrimination. Evidence that LGB people are more likely to be income deprived Evidence suggests that there are still barriers to engaging with LGB people This strategy will see positive impact/outcomes to this group as it will set out communication platforms/physical engagement and response/enforcement to complaint/s for this group. Policy has a negative impact on an equality group, but is still to be implemented, please provide justification for this. It is not envisioned that this strategy will disadvantage any person or protected groups however there is potential for some equality groups to be less frequently or meaningfully involved with the ASB Team or Police. Face to Face engagement with subject citizen's at door step, in community meetings may be fewer due non-involvement in community. The strategy will set out to empower and reach these groups. Will the impact of the policy be monitored and reported on an ongoing bases? Yes. The Strategy will be monitored and reviewed at local Delivery Improvement Groups (DIG) and local ASB/Police tasking meetings. Q7 What is you recommendation for this policy? Implement Please provide a meaningful summary of how you have reached the recommendation EIA 879: The ABS Strategy will take into account equality requirements, and protection of peoples human rights. To do this it has drawn on a variety of evidence as noted. There are potential positive impacts for the groups noted, in the assessment.