Tackling Diverse Problems

Drawing on the resources available within the partnership can offer real opportunities to address the key issues facing the communities that the partnerships represent. Techniques for successfully managing delivery include:

• Working closely with private sector and voluntary organisations – e.g. involving pub landlords in projects to tackle alcohol-related crimes.
• Commissioning services from the voluntary sector – e.g. involving youth outreach groups in projects to tackle substance misuse in youths.
• Using existing mechanisms – e.g. involving Neighbourhood Wardens in attempts to tackle fly-tipping on local council estates.
• Involving the community in problem-solving – e.g. identifying community champions to help mediate concerns in local council estates.
• Working to support families and improve parenting.
• Focusing actions around specific campaigns – e.g. Weeks of Action programmes to address anti-social behaviour.
• Commissioning Services or working in partnership with Regional Offender Managers, through Probation Trusts.