Following a recent incident in Birkenhead, WPH opted for an alternative method of tackling anti-social behaviour. Mr D was seen urinating in the communal area of a block of flats and witnesses made formal complaints to WPH.
WPH drew-up an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) which included Mr D spending a morning assisting WPH staff with cleaning duties in the block. Mr D also agreed to engage with an alcohol support service to try and address one of the contributing factors that led to the incident.
Richard O’Neill (WPH Tenancy Enforcement Officer) said, “This Restorative Justice approach is aimed at giving the perpetrator the chance to understand the impact that their anti-social behaviour has on their local community. It also gives them the opportunity to put right the wrongs for which they are responsible.”
Restorative Justice focuses on the individuals involved and gives perpetrators the opportunity to fully understand the impact that their actions have and to do something to contribute to repairing them. It is a personal and direct approach which holds perpetrators accountable for what they have done.
Mr D said, “This morning has given me the chance to help put right what I did wrong. I appreciate being given this opportunity and would like to thank WPH for their support.”
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