The scheme, which is being piloted in 10 areas, will see police and crime commissioners provided with funding to ensure that those found responsible for offences such as graffiti and vandalism start repair work as quickly as possible.
Offenders will be required to wear jumpsuits or hi-vis jackets while performing repair work, in order to ensure they are visible to members of the public, while supervised. The scheme aims to show the public that anti-social behaviour is “quickly and visibly” punished, and communities will be given a say in how offenders are punished. Those who have already cleaned up damage will be assigned other tasks, such as litter picking or volunteering in local shops. The scheme will be rolled out across England and Wales in 2024.
