The project provides a package of support to families, couples, and single people who are having difficulty complying with their tenancy agreements because of reported anti-social behaviour, or who are homeless as a result.

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The research was carried out by the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York.

The project provides a wide range of practical, emotional and social support and interventions to households, including:

The project provides a flexible, responsive and comprehensive service to users with often complex and high levels of support needs and through its work has successfully addressed anti-social behaviour through a host of supports and interventions. All households who left the service were said to have made good progress or some progress in addressing anti-social behaviour, and none of the key service-users who had been subject to actions for anti-social behaviour were still subject to these actions at the point of leaving the service.

Households in Rochdale (Greater Manchester) that are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of reported anti-social behaviour.

The project employs a Project Manager, four Support Workers (two full-time and two half-time), two Children and Young Persons Workers (job share), a Children and Young Persons Service Team Leader and administrative support.

The project has an annual budget of approximately £300,000.

Shelter
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01/10/2002

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Homelessness