Community Alcohol Partnerships A Different Approach To Tackling Under Age Drinking And ASB South West Edinburgh Locality Meeting Alan Simpson

“The Scottish Chief Medical Officer’s advice is that an alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option..” Community Alcohol Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in July 2011 to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on young people and communities by reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and increasing alcohol awareness. CAP CIC helps create local Community Alcohol Partnerships between alcohol retailers and stakeholders resulting in better communications and a co-ordinated effort to tackle the issues together Community Alcohol Partnerships have the active support of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group

Local Strategy Documents Edinburgh Local Policing Plans 2017-2020 Children and young people enjoy their childhood and fulfil their potential. Along with partner agencies, work together in an effort to jointly reduce the causes of antisocial behaviour in our communities. EADP Alcohol and Drug Partnership Improve prevention and early intervention for children who have developed alcohol issues. Community Alcohol Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in July 2011 to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on young people and communities by reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and increasing alcohol awareness. CAP CIC helps create local Community Alcohol Partnerships between alcohol retailers and stakeholders resulting in better communications and a co-ordinated effort to tackle the issues together Community Alcohol Partnerships have the active support of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group

National Mandatory Licensing Conditions NHS Health (Scotland) Young people want information that supports them in making their own choices and to be able to access support if or when they need it. There should also be a focus on building personal skills that help young people to make choices to minimise unwanted risks, build resilience and strengthen other protective factors for wellbeing. National Mandatory Licensing Conditions preventing public nuisance, protecting and improving public health, and protecting children from harm. Community Alcohol Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in July 2011 to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on young people and communities by reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and increasing alcohol awareness. CAP CIC helps create local Community Alcohol Partnerships between alcohol retailers and stakeholders resulting in better communications and a co-ordinated effort to tackle the issues together Community Alcohol Partnerships have the active support of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group

Changing Scotland’s Relationship with alcohol. Alcohol Concern 2017 Reduce the exposure of children and young people to alcohol marketing or to limit its appeal. Early interventions help to identify vulnerable children at a younger age which can improve their life chances and choices. Community Alcohol Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in July 2011 to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on young people and communities by reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and increasing alcohol awareness. CAP CIC helps create local Community Alcohol Partnerships between alcohol retailers and stakeholders resulting in better communications and a co-ordinated effort to tackle the issues together Community Alcohol Partnerships have the active support of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group

CAP Vision Statement “To shape a society in which communities work in partnership to ensure that children do not drink alcohol and develop responsible attitudes to drinking as they become adults.” Community Alcohol Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in July 2011 to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on young people and communities by reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and increasing alcohol awareness. CAP CIC helps create local Community Alcohol Partnerships between alcohol retailers and stakeholders resulting in better communications and a co-ordinated effort to tackle the issues together Community Alcohol Partnerships have the active support of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group

This is about the long term health of our children.” Mark Hopkins, “This is the new way of doing business, it’s the way forward and it’s not going to change. This is about the long term health of our children.” Mark Hopkins, Assistant Chief Constable, Cambridgeshire Constabulary This will be taken forward as part of the Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network.

…….Whether it be educating retailers through free training opportunities; providing independent businesses with materials outlining licensing laws; gifting educational resources which are used in our high schools and youth centres; or linking local charities to funding opportunities, the benefits of the CAP within the North East are meaningful and impactive. PC Matthew McPherson This will be taken forward as part of the Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network.

Community Interest Company 170 CAPs across the UK Community Alcohol Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in July 2011 to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on young people and communities by reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and increasing alcohol awareness. CAP CIC helps create local Community Alcohol Partnerships between alcohol retailers and stakeholders resulting in better communications and a co-ordinated effort to tackle the issues together Community Alcohol Partnerships have the active support of the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group

Unique Selling Points Education is the primary focus. Inclusion of best education resources – AET, BBC, British Red Cross, Public Health, Frank and others. Builds on existing work and offers innovations from CAPs around the UK Brings together all agencies and voluntary services. General shape but bespoke to the needs of the area Nil cost to partners. CAP is led by the partners. Top level buy-in to CAP from all RASG members. The CAP approach recognises that enforcement can only partly achieve the vision – education is key and retail is part of the solution, not part of the problem Working in partnership enables stakeholders to share knowledge, expertise and resources CAP activity complements the existing work of stakeholders without increasing resources in the long term By working together, far more can be achieved than by working in isolation

Retail of Alcohol Standards Group Partners

Objectives Reduce incidents of alcohol sales to young people under the age of 18. Reduce proxy purchasing and general supply of alcohol to those under the age of 18. Reduce youth related anti-social behaviour associated with alcohol consumption. Improve the health of young people so that they are aware of the consequence and risks associated with drinking alcohol. Improve general understanding of safe drinking limits and the law relating to the sale of alcohol to young people. Develop a responsible retailing ethos and effective partnership approach in the CAP area that embraces Challenge 25 and acceptance of PASS. The CAP approach recognises that enforcement can only partly achieve the vision – education is key and retail is part of the solution, not part of the problem Working in partnership enables stakeholders to share knowledge, expertise and resources CAP activity complements the existing work of stakeholders without increasing resources in the long term By working together, far more can be achieved than by working in isolation

The Partnership Young people AET/DrinkAware Parents Retailers RASG Trading Standards Licensing Police Schools Youth Service Cash & Carry Public Health Pub Watch Council MP/Councillors Residents’ Assoc Media Voluntary Community groups Faith Groups Fire Service Housing Neighbourhood Wardens Neighbourhood Watch NHS Transport YOT Citizencard

What does a CAP look like? Education Evaluation Enforcement Public Perception Communications Diversionary Activities

How does a CAP work? CAPs focus on the following issues: Underage sales Proxy sales Proof of age schemes – Challenge 25 Underage drinking Underage alcohol related anti-social behaviour Underage alcohol related littering Wider influences on young people e.g Street drinking/CSE/DV/Legal highs/Energy drinks

South West Edinburgh CAP Action Plan

Working together we have forged strong partnerships, from schools to independent retailers. We have brought about a change in attitude, amongst young people, towards alcohol. I am pleased to report an 80%+ reduction in seized alcohol along with a reduction in alcohol related disorder. This change has created a safer stronger community for all to live, work and play within.” Sergeant Mark Pickavance, Portobello Police Station, Edinburgh

“Our local CAP has seen significant results in its short time: there’s been a 17% reduction in alcohol related anti-social behaviour in just 2 years. I was impressed by the change they are reporting in their peer group. It’s not about not drinking at all, but being able to talk openly about alcohol and make informed decisions. CAP provides a great example of how agencies can work together, pooling their resources, ideas and knowledge to make positive, identifiable changes in our local community ” Tommy Sheppard, MP for East Edinburgh (2016)

Help and Support Community Alcohol Partnerships Advisors provide advice, guidance and support to new and established CAP schemes Alan Simpson 0777 247 1158 alan@communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk www.communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk