WORKSHOP ON CRIME PREVENTION AND ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

The Manchester Malayalee Association, in collaboration with ACICM, organised a knowledge sharing workshop on “Crime prevention and Anti-social Behavior” on the 17^th of December at the Manchester Bridge Club. The event was attended by Ms. Yvonne Davies JP and Mr. Mike Enderby JP of Magistrates’s Association, and, Mr. Gerry McGowan, Superintendent of GMP. Dr Yogesh Virmani of ACICM chaired the session.

The idea of this workshop was to increase the awareness on behaviour that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Furthermore, the rise in house burglary, vehicle related thefts and vandalism have a negative effect on many in the city, and communities become victims of crime. The idea was to increase the awareness and knowledge of the measures against these social dangers which will enable memebrs of ethnic minorities to be in a better position to protect themselves and their property. Such sessions aimed at empowering the community will have strong externalities to improve the quality of life and enable positive integration and social cohesion. All the speakers provided valuable information on ASBOs and also outlined various dimensions of implementing the legislation. The speakers further provided information about opportunities for members from various communities within the police and the legal system.