Community Alcohol Network … Together we CAN make a difference

For a six week period : – 916 reports of anti-social behaviour – 406 (44.3%) ‘youth’ related – 105 (11.4%) ‘alcohol’ related – 85 (9.2%) ‘alcohol’ & ‘youth’ related You, Me And Alcohol In Accrington

Reporting of incidents –Begin to rise at 3pm –Reduction between 4-5pm –Incidents begin to rise steeply and peak at 7pm Can you explain this pattern? End of school day Going home for tea Back out but dark and weather not good You, Me And Alcohol In Accrington

The hotspot areas are –Arden Hall –Peel Park –Oakhill Park You, Me And Alcohol In Accrington

Of 406 reports of ‘youth’ related ASB – 117 were for rowdy or inconsiderate behaviour – 38 were hoax calls – 86 were related to neighbours – 64 vehicle nuisance – 101 other You, Me And Alcohol In Accrington

These statistics and images present a negative picture of young peoples behaviour and reinforce stereotypes We want to challenge these by creating positive news stories about young people who live and go to school in Accrington You, Me And Alcohol In Accrington

Alcohol The Law and Young People

To buy alcohol you have to be 18 If you attempt to buy alcohol and you are not 18 you are breaking the law You could get an £80 fine If you ask somebody over 18 To buy you alcohol and they do, they are breaking the law They could get an £80 fine If you are under 18 & drinking alcohol in a public place the police can take the alcohol off you and pour it away. They may also take unopened bottles from you If you are aged and drinking in a public place the police can take you home to your parents and give you a £30 fine

Any pub or shop that sells alcohol to somebody under 18 breaks the law and can be fined up to £5000. They could also lose their licence to sell alcohol If you are under 18 and working in a shop it is against the law for you to sell alcohol without supervision. You could be fined £80

Proof of Age What forms of identification are retailers advised to accept ? Passport Photo driving licence Pass accredited ID cards e.g. Citizencard Validate

Would you like to help in stopping shops selling alcohol to young people who are under age? If you are aged between and you are interested in helping out, please call David Johnnie at Trading Standards

Here to help…. Early Break - Young Peoples Drug and Alcohol Service Oswaldtwistle Youth & Community Harvey Street Oswaldtwistle Huncoat Youth Action Project Within Grove Accrington BB5 6HX New Era Youth and Community Centre Paradise Street Accrington BB5 1PB What Now? - Information shop with signposting to local services The Line Free phone number available daily from 10am to 10 pm Frank Confidential drugs information and advice 24 hrs a day Raising awareness of activities in the local community for young people Raising awareness in schools Work with the local media to make sure young people get fair representation Involve a range of local partners to make a difference to the local area Targeting police patrols where underage alcohol consumption and anti-social behaviour is an issue Trading Standards officers to support shopkeepers in refusing to sell to underage young people and anyone over 18 attempting to purchase for a young person