Probation, Police, NHS, Housing Association, Local Authority

Who is it aimed at?

It targets prolific offenders who have at least 2 or 3 convictions. There have been 84 participants on the scheme from 2001 - April 2003, of whom 79 had a drug addiction, primarily heroin.

How does it work?

The project supervises persistent house burglars on Community Rehabilitation Orders or on Licence from jail. The initiative provides a 'one stop shop' for drug treatment, education and support.

Does it work?

The target for percentage reduction in burglary rates was 15%, in fact a 23% decrease has been achieved. 67% of those participants who completed the scheme had not reoffended 6 months later. A follow up evaluation by Teesside University is being conducted to look at the longer term effects.

Probation, Police, NHS, Housing Association, Local Authority

Who is it aimed at?

It targets prolific offenders who have at least 2 or 3 convictions. There have been 84 participants on the scheme from 2001 - April 2003, of whom 79 had a drug addiction, primarily heroin.

How does it work?

The project supervises persistent house burglars on Community Rehabilitation Orders or on Licence from jail. The initiative provides a 'one stop shop' for drug treatment, education and support.

Does it work?

The target for percentage reduction in burglary rates was 15%, in fact a 23% decrease has been achieved. 67% of those participants who completed the scheme had not reoffended 6 months later. A follow up evaluation by Teesside University is being conducted to look at the longer term effects.