Anti-Social Behaviour
Taking A Stand 2004 Awards
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The Taking a Stand Awards are all about recognising those who have tackled anti-social behaviour in their area. Up to 30 awards will be made across England and Wales. The awards will be of £1000 each, with a £5000 prize for an overall winner - the prize money will then be spent on supporting the schemes to further tackle anti-social behaviour.
Communities across the country are being urged to help celebrate their ‘local heroes’ who have taken a stand against vandals, thugs and noisy neighbours. An incident of anti-social behaviour is reported every 2 seconds across England and Wales and it costs £13.5 million a day to deal with anti-social behaviour. One in three adults say anti-social behaviour is a problem in their local area.
The Taking A Stand awards have been developed by the Home Office in partnership with the Co-op Group and Crime Concern. The scheme recognises individuals and local groups who have shown commitment and bravery in tackling anti-social behaviour problems in their communities such as vandalism, nuisance neighbours, graffiti, harassment, intimidation and rubbish dumping.
Who can apply
Anyone who has made a real difference to your community!
It could be :
an individual who has inspired residents to tackle problems in their area
a project that has set up a youth club to make sure young people have somewhere to go and something to do
a group of residents that have established a litter or graffiti clean-up scheme
a neighbourhood initiative focused on reducing noise problems
a project that is providing extra security for senior citizens
Whether your nomination is an individual, local group or project, what matters is that it has made a difference in your community and we want to hear from you!
Contact Details
Nominations are called for from individuals and community groups for the 2004 awards, the second year of the scheme.
To nominate your local heroes, please call:
0800 085 2980
Or to nominate online visit the:
Taking A Stand website
The deadline for nominations is:
28 September 2004.
Last update: Thursday, August 28, 2008