Among those who attended the central London meeting were Maureen Tennison, Asher Nardone and Norman Rochester who, at some point, have all made a stand against trouble in their neighbourhoods.
Home Office minister James Brokenshire was keen to hear their views on a public consultation launched earlier this year entitled ‘More effective responses to anti-social behaviour’.
The document includes proposals for a ‘community trigger’ that would give residents the power to compel local agencies to take actions against persistent troublemakers.
“For too long, anti-social behaviour has wreaked havoc in our communities and ruined decent people’s lives,” explained Brokenshire.
“That’s why we launched a consultation to help reform our approach to tackling this stubborn problem,”
The minister wants to hear views from as many people as possible, but those who have directly experienced the suffering caused by persistent anti-social behaviour have a special contribution to make to the debate.
“I’m pleased to have heard their views first-hand,” he added.
What’s your view?
You can have your say on the coalition Government’s approach to dealing with anti-social behaviour by filing in the online consultation (a dedicated link is provided on the right hand panel of this page).
Deadline for submissions is Tuesday 17 May
Anti-social behaviour victims: Joan Parrott’s story
For four years, Joan Parrott and her family endured anti-social behaviour, including her son’s car being torched, until one day she decided to make a stand.
Parrott worked with the police and housing associations to ensure problems in her community were addressed.
She knocked on doors and encouraged her neighbours to come forward and report anti-social behaviour. She also managed community safety events attended by hundreds of people.
Now, her fellow residents come to Joan for advice: people in her community have learned from her and no longer tolerate anti-social behaviour.
Watch the Home Office video below to hear more of Joan Parrott’s story…
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