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A Scottish council has claimed it is bucking the national trend of rising youth disorder.A Scottish council has claimed it is bucking the national trend of rising youth disorder.
East Renfrewshire Council links its success to the appointment of police officers to three secondary schools.East Renfrewshire Council links its success to the appointment of police officers to three secondary schools.
Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill, who is interested in alternatives to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, is to visit one of the pilot schools later. Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill, who is interested in alternatives to Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, has visited one of the pilot schools.
In one year the level of vandalism, street drinking and assault has dropped by 14%, the council said.In one year the level of vandalism, street drinking and assault has dropped by 14%, the council said.
It also said preliminary figures for the summer show a similar decline.It also said preliminary figures for the summer show a similar decline.
Council leaders believe it is because of a scheme to steer teenagers away from trouble.Council leaders believe it is because of a scheme to steer teenagers away from trouble.
I'll be outlining our early intervention approach to working with young people who come to the attention of the authorities Wendy HarringtonSocial work manager Impending trouble
Police officers are stationed in Barrhead, Eastwood and Woodfarm High Schools.Police officers are stationed in Barrhead, Eastwood and Woodfarm High Schools.
Their role is to identify youngsters at risk of going off the rails and build up a relationship with them - through chat in the playground, fishing trips or in more formal meetings.Their role is to identify youngsters at risk of going off the rails and build up a relationship with them - through chat in the playground, fishing trips or in more formal meetings.
Pupils sometimes warn them of impending trouble which means, for example, some gang fights can be avoided.Pupils sometimes warn them of impending trouble which means, for example, some gang fights can be avoided.
Mr McAskill will visit Barrhead High School on Monday afternoon. Mr McAskill visited Barrhead High School on Monday afternoon.
He will meet Wendy Harrington, social work service manager for children and families, who heads the scheme.
Ms Harrington said: "I'll be outlining our early intervention approach to working with young people who come to the attention of the authorities."
Council leader Jim Fletcher said: "We are very happy to welcome Mr McAskill to outline to him how we have worked closely together to help steer potential young troublemakers out of getting into the criminal justice system."Council leader Jim Fletcher said: "We are very happy to welcome Mr McAskill to outline to him how we have worked closely together to help steer potential young troublemakers out of getting into the criminal justice system."