peterborough seminar the police & crime commissioner

PETERBOROUGH SEMINAR

The Police & Crime Commissioner

HOUSEKEEPING

Bob Mowat, NCSN

POST-IT NOTESdirectors@community-safety.netenquiries@community-safety.net

Mark McCormack

NCSN Director, Seminar Chair

Tania Eagle

APCC, Programme Manager

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

National Community Safety Network  Tania Eagle

Programme Manager

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

APCC Transitional BoardContinuity: APA legacy; to ensure an effective transition to PCCs – local to nationalPrinciple: Local policing delivered in a national frameworkRationale: Enabling effective transition at a national levelBuilding on APA’s track record of securing and facilitating comprehensive representationSmall, dedicated team – structure enables police authorities, and PCCs in the future to have full control of their governance, subscriptions, functionsSecured commission from the Home Office to provide advice, support and representation during transitional period

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

The role

PCCs will effectively have sole responsibility for holding the police to account

Secure an efficient and effective police for their area; (total budget of almost £13bn)Appoint the Chief Constable, hold them to account for running the forceSet the police and crime objectives for their area through a Police and Crime PlanSet the force budget and determine the preceptContribute to the national and international policing capabilities set out by the Home SecretaryHave a duty to co-operate with community safety and criminal justice partners

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

Manage a big business

Establish links with community and be visible

Make an impact locally and nationally

Public confidence/victims/children

PCC focus in first year

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

Engagement and influence

Decision making

Ownership and holding to Account, including:ICT – Police National ICT Company

NCA – National Crime Agency

COP – College of Policing

PNB / PABew / PSC – Police and staff workforce issues

CT – Counter Terrorism

NPAS – National Police Air Support

Agent for change

Representation

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

APCC ADDED VALUE

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

Complex local partnership landscapeCommunity Safety Partnerships

Local Criminal Justice Boards

Health and Wellbeing Boards

Children’s Trusts

Changes to partnership funding

PCCs role in commissioning services

Opportunity for coordinating end to end services

Working with Local Partners

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

A very busy first 100 days

Understanding their objectives

Making a strong case

Embracing the opportunities

Changes are likely to evolve

Working with PCCs

Presentation by Tania Eagle 23/10/2012

Tania.eagle@apa.police.uk

www.apccs.police.uk

@AssocPCCs

020 7202 0082

Contact Us

REFRESHMENTS

Reconvene 1115

John Hayward-Cripps

Victim Support, Locality Director

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National Community Safety Network conference – PCCs, a new landscape

John Hayward-Cripps

Locality Director, Victim Support 23 October 2012

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Some background information on Victim Support:

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In the last year, Victim Support has worked with

over 1.1 million victims of

crime.

And our Witness

Service gives help and

support to 300,000

witnesses every year.

Over 7,000 victims

contacted

1,700 witnesses supported

Each month in the east of England alone:

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We know that our work is having an impactVictims that have contact with Victim Support are:

• 36% more likely to say the police are doing a good or excellent job than those not having contact with Victim Support.

• 30% more likely to say they have confidence in the Criminal Justice System.

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The role of Victim Support

Automatic referrals and self-referrals

Practical support

Emotional support

A demand-led service

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Government consultation – ‘getting it right for victims and witnesses’

• Earlier this year, the Ministry of Justice confirmed consultation response regarding victim services.

• PCCs, across 41 police force areas, would be given responsibility for locally funding victim services.

• VS now looking forward to the new world under PCCs – lots of opportunities!

• VS will work closely with PCCs in the best interests of victims and witnesses.

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‘5 promises’ for victims and witnessesVictim Support has asked PCC candidates to sign up to a set of ‘5 promises’ (or pledges) ahead of the election on 15 November. These are:

1.Be open and accountable to victims and witnesses, seeking out and acting on their views. 2.Ensure that victims and witnesses get the high quality help and support they need, when they need it. 3.Make the police more victim-focused and more effective at meeting their needs. 4.Give victims and witnesses an effective voice in the wider criminal justice system. 5.Constantly work to develop new ways of delivering justice for victims.

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‘5 promises’ for victims and witnesses

• Scores of PCC candidates are declaring their commitment to victims and witnesses.

• To date, a total of 115 PCC candidates have signed up and we hope to see more doing so before the election.

• Of those candidates who have not signed up, the majority still wish to adopt and implement the contents of the five promises.

• These five simple pledges, put into practice by elected PCCs, will help safeguard and improve help for everyone affected by crime.

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PCCs duty towards victims

• Under Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act, PCCs will have a statutory duty to obtain the views of victims.

• First time such a requirement has been written into law

• How can we ensure that this duty becomes a reality?

• PCC Oath of Office – reference made to victims.

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Victim Support activity – pre election

• Our local managers have been engaging with PCC candidates across England and Wales, and encouraging sign up to the ‘5 promises’

• Arranging and hosting a number of PCC hustings or ‘question time’ events.

• Hosting PCC events at Conservative and Labour party conferences.

• Engaging with Police Authorities, contributing to transition board discussions.

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What will happen once PCCs are elected

• It is important that the third sector continue to inform and engage with PCCs once in office.

• Continue to emphasise the importance of meeting victim and witness needs.

• Assist PCCs in the implementation of setting priorities for victims and witnesses.

• Share examples of best practice with PCCs.

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Commissioning of victim services

• It is expected that PCCs will be given funding responsibility for commissioning victim services by 2014.

• Challenging, but exciting time for Victim Support – many organisations within sector will be seeking to impress PCCs.

• Feel we are in an excellent position to secure funding from PCCs and we have a lot to offer.

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Community Safety Funding

• Home Office have advised that they will maintain funding arrangements until at least March 2013.

• PCCs will then receive some funding for community safety priorities.

• In 2014, the community safety fund will be rolled in to the larger police funding budget.

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Sharing best practice with PCCs

• PCCs will make a decision on electing a national body that will seek to provide a national voice for PCCs, forum for discussion (early 2013).

• Local examples of best practice will continue to be supplied through PCCs and their teams, regardless of decision to appoint a national body.

• Victim Support feels well placed to advise PCCs on examples of best practice

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Some of the opportunities for PCCs

• Act as a natural link between the courts and the police service.

• Allow all victims that want it the opportunity to participate in Restorative Justice.

• The ability to give more victims a voice in the criminal justice system.

• Encourage police forces to adopt innovative measures to better support victims.

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The possible impact of PCCs

• A potential to bring organisations together and encourage better partnership working.

• An effective leadership role – the ability to take initiative and speak up for the public on important issues.

• PCC may need to prioritise certain services within the sector.

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Thank you

Any Questions?

Dr. Tracy Beswick

Home Office, PCC Transition Team

PCCs: the final countdownCurrent activity and future plans

Tracy Beswick Police Reform Unit

Elections

Thursday

15 November

22days to go

PCCs: the final countdownPCCs: the final countdown

Elections: facts and figures

• The ‘Notice of election’ will open the nominations on 8 October; nominations will close on 19 October.

• The elections are governed by secondary legislation: the Home Office has made more than 250 pages of legislation over the past 12 months

• Elections based on supplementary vote system, as for Mayor of London

• 41 Police Area Returning Officers co-ordinating elections across more than 31,000 polling stations for an electorate of 36 million people

• Monday 19 November: all names of elected PCCs known

PCCs: the final countdown

Elections

Home Office publicity: the role of PCCs

Research

• Top issues of interest to the public:

- irritating crimes and ASB

• Most important PCC duties:

- ensuring value for money

- prioritising the crime of most concern to the community

•Repetition of election constituted memorable call to action

Campaign: 5 to 24 October

• Outdoor posters• Choosemypc.org.uk - general PCC information

-Freephone number-pre-ordering candidate booklet-candidate pages-postcode search

• Channel 4 promotion• Online film and forum• Poll cards

EC website

PCCs: the final countdown

Elections

•Campaign runs from 22 October to 15 November, on radio, on TV, and online

• National door drop to every household in England (outside London) and Wales • Aboutmyvote. co.uk

- explanation of PCCs- explanation of supplementary vote system and guide to ballot paper- information in the register newsletter

HO website

Electoral Commission: how and where to vote

PCCs: the final countdown

Elections: who will the PCCs be? (1)

• Approx 190 candidates identified so far- The Labour Party: candidates in 41 PFAs- Conservative Party in 36- Liberal Democrats in 6

• 40 independent candidates in 22 of the 41 areas

• Smaller parties, including UKIP (3), English Democrats (6) and the political wing of the English Defence League (1)

• Overall, 19% of PCC candidates are women.

• Striking individual candidates include: - Lord Prescott (Humberside)- Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Loader

PCCs: the final countdown

Elections: who will the PCCs be? (2)

Previous experience

All candidates Conservative Labour Independent

Local politics 56 (49%) 20 (59%) 21 (53%) 6 (21%)

Policing 19 (17%) 4 (12%) 1 (3%) 13 (45%)National politics

12 (10%) 1 (3%) 10 (25%) 1 (3%)

Other criminal justice

10 (9%) 2 (6%) 3 (8%) 3 (10%)

Military 8 (7%) 6 (18%) 1 (3%) 1 (3%)Business 5 (4%) 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 3 (10%)Other 5 (4%) 0 (0%) 3 (8%) 2 (7%)Total (with data available)

115 34 40 29

Communications . . .

PCCs: the final countdown

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

. . . for candidates

• criteria for standing for election

• details of PCC pay

• information on the oath

• 50 briefings over four themes- the role of the PCC- national landscape- partnership working- national policy and strategies

Communications . . .

PCCs: the final countdown

. . . for the public

•Role of the Police and Crime Commissioner

• Information on the elections

• PCC salary details

• Postcode link to local force

• Accountability

• News releases and speeches

• How to complain

Communications . . . . . . for partners

• Regular update bulletin

•Guidance on consulting victims

•Guidance on partnership working

- with health care services

- with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector- with the criminal justice system

•Information on commissioning services for community safety

PCCs: the final countdown

Communications beyond the Home Office

PCCs: the final countdown

(TopOfTheCops.com)

Police Superintendents’Association

Police and Crime Plans

PCCs must set out their 5 year police and crime plan by March 2013

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Legislative framework

Legislative framework – duties to co-operate

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Police

Probation

•Legislation provides a flexible framework for co-operation •Intention is to enable collective local leadership on crime and justice•Deliberately broad and flexible, to allow local flexibility and innovation

Commissioning

PCCs: the final countdown

Central funds available to the PCC• Police Main Grant• Community Safety Fund from April 2013 until end March 2014

Some opportunities for joint commissioning

Partnership plans

Payment by results

Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategies

Single integrated

plan

Services for victims

Opportunities for collective leadership

Need to maximise collective leadership between PCC, community safety, justice, health and other partners, to ensure the needs of the public are met

PCC freedom to commission services from other bodies

Opportunities for broader collaboration on joint priorities, across reform agendas e.g. health reforms and troubled families work

PCC will take a strategic overview across local partnerships, seeking ways to drive and coordinate action across their area

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Police and Crime Panels

The story so far . . .

• Notification received from all 37 police force areas in England, councillors appointed, and arrangements made

• Wales: later deadline than England, but three force areas have submitted their nominations and fourth expected soon

• All panels are appointing independents

• Home Secretary approved requests from 11 panels for co-option of additional councillors to secure balance – 2nd tranche being considered

• All panels are as balanced as is reasonably practicable

• Some shadow panels have already met

PCCs: the final countdown

PCCs: the final countdown

Regulations and Guidance

CSP Regs – Power to call togetherSharing plans

Non-Criminal Complaints Guidance

Police and Crime Panels

Budget regulations

Changes in Police and Crime Panel (Precepts and Chief Constable) Regulations 2012

Precept –setting timetable

What: PCC’s deadline for informing the PCP of their proposed precept now moved to 1 February

Why: More time to prepare budget; PCC will be able to base their precept proposal on more accurate funding information

Veto powers

What: Requirement to hold a confirmation hearing and publish a report in relation to the second candidate

Why: To ensure that all candidates for appointment as chief constable are subject to the same level of scrutiny

PCCs: the final countdown

The first 100 (ish) days

PCCs: the final countdown

PCCHomeOffice event

PCCs take

office

PCCs elected

Proposed precept to

PCPs

15 Nov 22 Nov 3 December 1 February 31 March

Police and crime

plan published

PCCs can take oath any time in first two months, but cannot act in the office of PCC until they’ve done so

LUNCHReconvene 1300

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/13

NATIONAL COMMUNITY SAFETY NETWORK

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROJECT OFFICER

Bob Mowat

bobmowat@btinternet.com

NCSN BDP WORK STREAMS

• WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT• STANDARDS & PROFESSIONALISATION• SEMINARS• PEER NETWORKS• TRAINING• POLICY BRIEFINGS• TOPICAL FORUMS

NCSN BDP WORK STREAMS

• WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTDevelop the website to increase its

potential as the single hub of effective practice and e-support to practitioners

To include e-toolkits, databases of training / higher education sources & effective practice and webinar & podcast facilities

NCSN BDP WORK STREAMS

• STANDARDS & PROFESSIONALISATIONDevelop a set of standards to support

community safety practitioners and work towards NCSN becoming a professional body

Establish an assessment framework and toolkits to provide support to CSPs

NCSN BDP WORK STREAMS

• SEMINARSEstablishment of a programme of Seminars

across England & Wales.To facilitate the sharing of effective practice,

opportunities for consultation & debate.To be used for information and consultation

for/by NCSN and the Home Office.

NCSN BDP WORK STREAMS

• WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT• STANDARDS & PROFESSIONALISATION• SEMINARS

• PEER NETWORKS• TRAINING• POLICY BRIEFINGS• TOPICAL FORUMS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/13

QUESTIONS?

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/13

NCSN PEER NETWORKSMark McCormack

NCSN’sPeerNetworks

“activities where people support each other”

“a system of giving and receiving help founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful”(Mead et al, 2001)

“Communities of practice are groups of people who share a passion for something that they know how to do and who interact regularly to learn how to do it better”

(Wenger et al, 2002)

• The constructivist approach:

– Organisations risk being “anchored” in their own contexts (Muijs et al, 2010).

– Networking provides a method to which understanding can be broadened without being limited by local contexts (Weick, 1995).

• Peer networks can re-invest social capital when people move on from their roles

(Lloyd, 2007)• Peer networks

have the “ability to harness resources held by other actors and increase the flow of information”

(Lin, 1999)

Primary elements of social capital

• Age of austerity – stress on budgets

• New challenges to respond to (locally and nationally)

• Large amount of role and responsibility change across public sector; institutional knowledge gaps

• National trend of a more active society, eg Big Society, fixmystreet.org, police.uk

• ‘Virtual’, noticeable practise site for all NCSN members

• Info exchange• People sharing experience and

new ideas• Support-needs of the sector:

– Professional qualification linked to our work

– Knowledge hub• Timely information from the

centre• Knowledge and experience;

sharing of expertise• Resources and abilities• Sharing of good practice

• Sharing of successful projects to tackle certain issues; borrow with pride

• Support to continue to deliver effectively in a changing environment (eg PCC, reduced resources)

• Knowing what toys the other agencies have to bring to the party.

• Independent, constructive support; mentoring; critical friends

• Sharing information• Partnership working• Not re-inventing the wheel

Members said networks would allow them to explore the following with other members:

•Listen to, and respond to, the needs of young people in our communities•Better links across Criminal Justice system agencies•Funding•Transitional change•Policy/procedures•Projects that have worked•How to work with PCCs•How to do more with less

Members said networks would allow them to explore the following with other members:

•Culture of trust (highest priority)•Participation in networks demonstrated value•There was a strong level of interaction

• Peer networks dedicated to work topics

– eg the night-time economy,ASB,PCC/PCP transition,community sentencing,PbR in community safety,knife crime,acquisitive crime, etc.

• Peer networks dedicated to specific roles or common bodies– eg Community Safety Managers,

Probation, Police, health professionals, CSPs, PCPs, etc.

• Peer networks dedicated to areas with differing jurisdiction– eg nations

• Easy to join and leave• Self-moderating• Both via inbox and online (email to/from

‘whatevernetwork@community-safety.net’)• Can upload resources using online site• Hierarchy not functional in relationships• Flexibility is core focus, based on user-driven options.• Network with the right people

• Matching will occur in the structure – eg on job role, location.

• Hierarchy not functional in relationships• Flexibility is core focus, based on user-driven

options.• Possible to regenerate.

View My NetworksView My Networks

Manage NetworksManage

Networks General ForumGeneral Forum

Your Networks Most Recent Post

Network C 23.07.2012 13:00 by Jan Pyne

Network B 22.07.2012 17:13 by Mark McCormack

Network X 22.07.2012 10:00 by Michael McCrory

Network J 11.07.2012 16:45 by Jane Mowat

FAQsFAQs

View My NetworksView My Networks

Manage NetworksManage

Networks General ForumGeneral Forum

The peer networks allow you to to sign up to an email mailbase and contact everyone else on that mailbase relating to the topic-title of the network. To register, click on the network you wish to join. Once you’ve

joined, simply email the address of the network, or use the network forum page to message other members. Some networks are restricted to types of members, whereas others are more general. Please

direct any queries to info@community-safety.net.

The peer networks allow you to to sign up to an email mailbase and contact everyone else on that mailbase relating to the topic-title of the network. To register, click on the network you wish to join. Once you’ve

joined, simply email the address of the network, or use the network forum page to message other members. Some networks are restricted to types of members, whereas others are more general. Please

direct any queries to info@community-safety.net.

Network ANetwork A

Network BNetwork B

Network CNetwork C

Network DNetwork D

Network ENetwork E

Network FNetwork F

Netwrk GNetwrk G

Netwrk H Netwrk H

Network INetwork I

Network JNetwork J

Network KNetwork K

Network LNetwork L

Netwrk MNetwrk M

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Network PNetwork P

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Network SNetwork S

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Network VNetwork V

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Network XNetwork X

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FAQsFAQs

Network CNetwork C

Sign-up to Network CSign-up to Network CThis network is a dedicated peer network for Police and Crime

Commissioners (PCCs). Only members with PCC access may register for this peer network.

This network is a dedicated peer network for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). Only members with PCC access may register for

this peer network.

Agree and register

By registering for this peer network you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy of NCSN’s peer networks.

Once registered, you will receive emails from NetworkC@community-safety.net when any member of this

network emails it. To email your peers directly, email NetworkC@community-safety.net

By registering for this peer network you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy of NCSN’s peer networks.

Once registered, you will receive emails from NetworkC@community-safety.net when any member of this

network emails it. To email your peers directly, email NetworkC@community-safety.net

DISCUSS:

• Will they be useful?• Risks and concerns?• Limitations?

DISCUSS:

• What particular networks would be of most and least use to you?

THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT…

…AND THANKS FOR LISTENING

Mark McCormack, NCSNdirectors@community-safety.netgm@cusu.cam.ac.uk

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/13

NCSN TRAININGMark McCormack (June Armstrong)

©NCSN 2012

Learning and Development with the National Community

Safety Network

An overview

©NCSN 2012

NCSN activities include promoting effective partnership working and problem solving via the delivery of

national training, community safety guidance documentation, regional seminars and consultation events.

©NCSN 2012

We have recently reviewed the work we do in response to a member survey. The most recent additions to the training modules are:•Performance Management•Collaborative Working and Business Engagement•Community Engagement and Neighbourhood Working

©NCSN 2012

Performance management is a process which operates as part of a continuous business planning cycle. In the brave new world of localism and the ‘Big society’, Performance Indicators will be identified and measured by our communities.

This short, 1 day, course will help you to: Understand current performance and identify

and prioritise what needs to be done Plan for improvement, making it clear that

performance matters Join up your thinking, concentrating on the things

that matter, finding your own frameworks to help people perform well

©NCSN 2012

Collaborative Working and Business Engagement

Businesses work differently to local partnerships and it is important to identify the most practical ways in which you might get them involved. There are benefits to both parties and the modules is therefore also appropriate for the business community.

This short, half day, course aims to introduce students to

the basic principles, processes and tools to create effective engagement and collaboration with the business community in order to reduce crime and disorder.

©NCSN 2012

Community engagement and neighbourhood working should include providing community members with the opportunities, skills, abilities and confidence to develop their communities.

This short, 1 day, course aims to: assist practitioners to identify and develop

effective communication skill., Identify appropriate partnership data and

information sources for addressing community problems.

to establish, or improve community engagement policies and strategies in their areas for focussed

community safety interventions.

©NCSN 2012

We are also currently in the process of re-developing the Skills for Justice,

level 2, development award on Strategic Problem Solving in

Community Safety, which we co-produced and piloted, into a set of

smaller modules that can be studied in ‘bite size’ chunks allowing for fewer abstraction times for participants.

©NCSN 2012

These courses are offered on a free of charge basis until March 2013

See the flyer in your delegate pack for more information

©NCSN 2012

NCSN also has the capacity to develop bespoke training on specific areas of demand in

response to member needs and changes in legislation.

We are very keen to hear from you in respect of training areas

that you would like to see us provide.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/13

NCSN POLICY BRIEFINGSGrant Ardern (Robert Greaves)

NCSN POLICY BRIEFINGS

60 Second BriefingsWeekly News Round Ups

New WebsiteIntroduction to Community Safety,

ConsultationHorizon Scanning

Network News

Is it important? Yes!• You have told us that you value the 60

Second Briefings, (96% of respondents in the latest survey).

• NCSN produce two new briefings a week. • Keeping you informed of relevant issues.

Is it important? Yes!• Everyone can contribute to the

News Round Ups

• Tell us what's going on because ‘What goes on goes in’.

• granta@community-safety.net

Is it important? Yes!• The new website will provide a much

better platform for the briefings.

• It will allow reader feedback to be collated through use of an online voting button.

• The voting results will be available to the new Peer Networks and Topic Forums.

Is it important? Yes!

• The new website will contain a research archive for Policy Briefings.

• The information can then be used to support the development of professional standards and training.

Is it important? Yes!• A completely new and comprehensively

updated ‘Introduction to Community Safety’ is very nearly ready for posting on the NCSN website.

• It will be updated annually and will provide valuable information for new entrants to Community Safety practice, students and even the experienced professional.

Is it important? Yes!• Consultation through the Briefings,

Website, Peer Networks and Forums, will enable us to promote members views and influence decision making.

• Future Seminars will also capture emerging trends and concerns.

• Longer term NCSN will develop position statements on key policy issues, based on consultation with members, particularly through Network News.

Is it important? Yes!• Influencing Government policy is

important to members, and Horizon Scanning is a vital part of this work.

• Stronger regular two-way contact between NCSN and Home Office policy leads, policymakers and Government departments builds on this, creating an intensive dialogue to promote members views and open wider discussion on the role of community safety within government policy.

Remember

Initiatives,Projects,Press releases,Practice in Action,Events,Promotional Campaigns,News.

granta@community-safety.net

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2012/13

NCSN TOPICAL FORUMSMark McCormack (Andy Pownall)

©NCSN 2012

Topical Forums

An opportunity for practitioners to have a ”FORUM” to voice their

opinions

©NCSN 2012

NCSN activities include promoting effective feedback to the Home Office in the form of

Topical Forums discussing different themes at Regional

Seminars.

©NCSN 2012

Regional Forums previously coordinated by Government Offices and existed in most regions in the UK. They acted as an arena to:•Exchange ideas•Effective Networking and Feedback•Explain new Government Legislation•Discuss topical issues

©NCSN 2012

NCSN intentions/aims.•To facilitate an arena to debate topical issues•To encourage delegates at Regional Seminars to engage in discussion•To collate feedback and if required forward to Home Office•To inform delegates of up to date information on different themes.

©NCSN 2012

How will NCSN do this?

We will use a slot during the Regional Seminars to discuss Topical Themes

An NCSN Board Director will chair each session

Delegates will be spilt into groups and given three questions to discuss and debate based on the core subject of the Regional Seminar

There will be an opportunity to feedback to the whole delegation

©NCSN 2012

Feedback

NCSN Staff will collate feedback from the groups based on the three questions posed

A written report will be formulated and feedback will be sent to the delegates and Home Office

Information and feedback will be posted on NCSN website

©NCSN 2012

We are confident this will be an effective reporting mechanism to the Home

Office. Since the disestablishment of Government Offices and Regional

Forums there has not been the opportunity for practitioners to feedback

issues

©NCSN 2012

These Topical Forums are offered on a free of charge basis until March 2013

Ensure you check the website for further dates of Seminars in a region near you.

TOPICAL FORUM

©NCSN 2012

TOPICAL FORUMS

Facilitators1. Mark McCormack2. John Spitzer3. Grant Ardern

©NCSN 2012

TOPICAL FORUMSQuestions1. What are your main concerns over the introduction of PCCs?

2. What key changes will you see in your CSP?

3. What key statements / feedback would you like to send to the Home Office over PCCs?

©NCSN 2012

TOPICAL FORUMS

FORUMS CLOSE AT 1500

RECONVENE 1510

FORUM FEEDBACK & SUMMARY

SUMMMARY OF DAYMark McCormack

Please remember to complete and submit the survey

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