The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 set out statutory requirements for ‘responsible authorities’ in local areas to work together in partnership to develop, publish and implement strategies to tackle crime and disorder and substance misuse in their area. More recently they have also been under a duty to reduce re-offending in their local area. In Wales, that joint working is carried out through the 22 Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs).
CSPs are made up of the Local Authority, Police Authority, Police Force, Fire and Rescue Authorities, Health and Probation, which are the ‘responsible authorities’. CSPs also work closely with other Criminal Justice agencies and the voluntary and business sector. CSPs also need to work closely with the other key partnerships in their area e.g. Children and Young People’s Partnerships and Health, Social Care and Well-Being Partnerships, Local Criminal Justice Boards and Youth Offending Teams.
For more information contact: Seth Newman