In the slammer - opening up the justice system in Scarborough!

Scarborough’s historic Dean Road Prison is throwing open its doors on Thursday, 15 October as part of Inside Justice season in North Yorkshire.

The Victorian prison is usually closed to the public, but following on from last year’s successful event, permission has again been granted to open this magnificent Grade II building to the public.

Local criminal justice agencies from around Scarborough will be coming together to give presentations throughout the day in the form of workshops.

Due to huge demand last year, members of the public interested in attending MUST register their place in advance.

Three afternoon sessions are being held– at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Visitors will have the chance to hear presentations and speak to representatives of Her Majesty’s Courts Service, the Crown Prosecution Service, North Yorkshire Police, the Youth Justice Service, the borough council community safety team, the Probation Service and the Prison Service.

The event is being held as part of Inside Justice Season which runs throughout October in North Yorkshire, and the morning session will see school children from across Scarborough visit the prison to visit the cells and take part in the workshops and hear presentations.

Places for the afternoon sessions MUST be booked in advance. Places are limited to 30 per hourly time slot. All bookings for this free event must be received no later than Wednesday 14th October 2009.

To book a place, e-mail safer.communities@scarborough.gov.uk or call 01723 232326.

Community And Police (CAP) Meetings

If anything is bothering you and you need help from the police, come along and be heard. If it is alright at the moment, why not come along and see what is happening in your area?

All are welcome.

Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Filey CAP  7pm Council Chambers, Queen Street Filey

Thursday, 12 March 2009
Tier 1 CAP AGM  7:30pm Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough

Monday, 16 March 2009
Castle CAP  9:00pm Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough

Monday, 30th March 2009
Whitby Rural CAP  7:15pm Egton Recreational Field Pavilion

Tuesday, 14 April 2009
North Bay, Northstead and Central CAP  7:30pm Alexander Bowling Centre, Peasholm Road, Scarborough

Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Whitby Town CAP 7:15 Whitby Town CAP Group meeting will be held at the Seamen's Mission, Haggersgate

Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Falsgrave and Stepney CAP  7:00 venue to be advised.

Thursday, 7 May 2009
Northern Villages CAP 7:30 Seamer Memorial Hall in the Tom Young Room (side entrance).

Tuesday, 12 May 2009
North CAP 7:15pm Newby and Scalby Parish Chambers

Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Filey CAP  7:00pm Council Chambers, Queen Street

Tuesday, 14 July 2009
North Bay, Northstead and Central CAP 7:30pm Alexander Bowling Centre, Peasholm Road, Scarborough.

Tuesday, 11 August 2009
North CAP  7:15pm Newby and Scalby Parish Council Offices, Scalby Road, Scarborough.

Thursday, 13 August 2009
Northern Villages CAP 7:30pm Brompton Village Hall, Brompton.

 Tuesday, 13 October 2009
North Bay, Northstead and Central CAP  7:30pm Alexander Bowls Centre, Peasholm Road, Scarborough.

Tuesday, 10 November 2009
North CAP  7:15pm Newby and Scalby Parish Chambers, Scalby Road, Scarborough.

Partnership Face the People Events - 2009

Come & Tell Us About Your Crime And Anti Social Behaviour Concerns. 

Do you have any crime or anti-social behaviour concerns, want to find out how you can become more involved in reducing crime in your community or have any suggestions for crime reducing initiatives?

If so come along and talk to the Safer Communities Partnership at the following events.

Whitby Emergency Services Day

Held on the fields at West Cliff School Church Square Whitby between 2pm and 6pm on Sunday 28th June 2009.

Filey Safety Fun Awareness Day

Held at the Country Car park in Filey on Sunday 2nd August between 12pm and 3pm.

Rotary Club Community Market Westborough

Scarborough Saturday 15th August between 9am and 4pm.

A range of organisations including North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Scarborough Borough Council, the Community Safety Partnership will be present to answer any questions or alleviate concerns.  Displays of current work will include road safety, general crime and anti-social behaviour, environmental crime and much more.

Inside Justice Season of Activities

During Inside Justice Season agencies involved in the Criminal Justice System will engage with the community to improve public confidence by strengthening links between courts, the communities they serve and the wider justice system.  As well as improving confidence it is hoped to achieve.  
An increased awareness of the role of the court and the establishment of realistic expectations of what the court provides. 

• To encourage people to be more willing to help, by reporting crime and being a witness in court.
• To increase effectiveness in reducing crime

The theme for Inside Justice Season in 2009 has not yet been announced previous years have seen the Partnership open up Dean Road Prison for a series of workshops relating to Anti Social behaviour, hold Domestic Abuse Awareness workshops in schools and open days at the courts.

Not in my Neighbourhood Week

Scarborough Borough Council’s Safer Communities Partnership takes part in the annual Home Office’s Not in My Neighbourhood Week event.
The purpose of the week is to foster a sense of empowerment in local communities, and raise awareness of the huge range of work the Police, Borough Council and the Safer Communities and partner agencies do on a day-to-day basis, to keep crime down and make communities safe.

It is hoped that the week will encourage local people to get involved join forces with the Police and the Safer Community Partnership to say NO to local crime, robbery, burglary, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and alcohol & drug misuse.

Agencies involved include North Yorkshire Police, Scarborough Borough Council Street Scene, Environmental Health and Regeneration Departments, Yorkshire Coast Homes, Sanctuary Housing, Youth Service, Pinder School, Neighbourhood Watch, The Courts Warrant Officers and the Education Department. 

Activities often include:

• Deep Cleans and rubbish removal
• Action to reduce dog fouling
• Activities for Young People
• Tackling the issue of young people drinking under age in public spaces
• Traffic Patrols enforcing speed regulations and safer driving practices
• Fire Awareness / Free Fire Prevention Advice
• Raising Awareness in schools of Mischief/Bonfire Night problems
• Truancy Sweeps
• Graffiti Removal
• Enforcement

Further information on the week can be obtained from Barry Graham, Safer Communities Partnership, Telephone Number:  01723 232326.

National Drugs Week
The purpose of the week is to show how local agencies are working effectively to tackle drugs and reduce drug-related crime in the local area

• Raising awareness of work undertaken by agencies in the area (Drug & Alcohol Action Team (DAAT), neighborhood policing teams and treatment agencies).
• Tackle drugs and reduce drug-related crime in communities across the country. Highlight the wide ranging activities and services available

Dates for National Drug Week have yet to be announced.  Further information on the week can be obtained from Barry Graham, Safer Communities Partnership, Telephone Number:  01723 232326.