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Policy statements Crime, and fear of crime, are significant concerns for older people. Older women in particular report extremely high levels of fear of crime, and many older people cite fear of crime as a significant factor in limiting their ability to get out and about. While national statistics show that older people are less likely to become victims of crime than younger people, research for Help the Aged amongst older people living in socially deprived areas showed that some 40 per cent of them had been a victim of crime in the last two years. Furthermore there are some forms of crime to which older people are more likely to fall victim, for example bogus caller crime. In this section you will find information on our policy on tackling crime and fear of crime. Take part in our survey on personal safety, neighbourhood policing and street wardens project - responses must be received by end of August 2008.
Policy statements Crime and the Fear of Crime (April 2006) Crime and disorder is a major issue for older people. This statement explores why.
Briefings Crime and older people (December 2004) Notes from a discussion among a group of experts on current issues around crime policy, including statistics, the rising fear of crime and vulnerability among older people. Senior Safety campaign (June 2004) A briefing on the Senior Safety campaign and problems such as distraction burglaries and bogus callers; HandyVan and SeniorLine help services and lobbying for preventative regulation. National ID Cards - help or hindrance? (2004) A short briefing on the National Identification cards proposed by the Government, including the purpose behind the cards, methods of introduction and cost of the scheme. Briefing on distraction burglary and bogus caller crime, which are amongst the key concerns of the Help the Aged Senior Safety campaign. ^top
Consultation responses Consultation response compensation support victims of crime (March 2004) Help the Aged response to the Victim Unit consultation on the most appropriate package of support for people who have been harmed by crime. DTI consultation on doorstep selling and cold calling (2004) A response to the Department for Transport consultation on accessibility in local transport, with suggestions and ideas for making public transportation more affordable and accessible for the United Kingdom's older residents. ^top
Reports Currently, there are no documents in this section. ^top
OFT launches scams awareness campaign (Feb. 2005) Policy Update article about an Office of Fair Trading scheme to combat scams. Articles on crime and anti-social behaviour (2004) Policy update articles on crime. More police on the streets (July 2004) Article on the proposal by the Home Secretary to fund an increase in the number of police community support officers on our streets. ^top |
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