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An urgent review of the use of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders on young children is needed, a report suggests.An urgent review of the use of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders on young children is needed, a report suggests.
A think-tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research, believes that Asbos can be counter-productive when imposed on the very young.A think-tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research, believes that Asbos can be counter-productive when imposed on the very young.
It also calls for an extension of the Sure Start scheme for disadvantaged children, to try to divert them away from criminal activity.It also calls for an extension of the Sure Start scheme for disadvantaged children, to try to divert them away from criminal activity.
Asbos were introduced nine years ago to help stem anti-social behaviour.Asbos were introduced nine years ago to help stem anti-social behaviour.
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But the IPPR says Asbos on their own do not work, especially on children under 12. Instead, researchers say, the orders can work as a self-fulfilling prophecy.But the IPPR says Asbos on their own do not work, especially on children under 12. Instead, researchers say, the orders can work as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
The think-tank believes that instead the Sure Start scheme is a better alternative, targeting five to 12-year-olds and their families who are at the highest risk of becoming criminals.The think-tank believes that instead the Sure Start scheme is a better alternative, targeting five to 12-year-olds and their families who are at the highest risk of becoming criminals.
These families can also be provided with help such as parenting groups and counselling.These families can also be provided with help such as parenting groups and counselling.