Diverse community responses to controversial urban issues: The contribution of qualitative research to policy development

Jane Pitcher, Rosie Campbell, Phil Hubbard, Maggie O'Neill, Jane Scoular

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Abstract

Measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and nuisance to residents, particularly in urban areas, have been a major focus of UK Government policies over recent years. The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and subsequent legislation such as the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 introduced stricter powers, particularly through the use of anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs), as a means of addressing problems in residential neighbourhoods. While there is clearly a need to tackle problem behaviour that impacts seriously on the quality of life of community members, evidence also suggests that behaviour previously tolerated by many is now targeted through enforcement measures, leading to increased polarisation and stigmatisation of some groups (Rowlands, 2005). At the same time, national agendas around Neighbourhood and Civic Renewal1 aim to minimise conflicts in neighbourhood renewal areas through fostering understanding and building bridges between different groups within diverse communities. There is thus some tension between the different agendas which impacts on how such issues are addressed within localities.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQualitative Urban Analysis
Subtitle of host publicationAn International Perspective
EditorsPaul j. Maginn, Susan M. Thompson, Matthew Tonts
PublisherElsevier
Chapter7
Pages155-175
Number of pages21
Volume9
ISBN (Electronic)9781849505635
ISBN (Print)9780762313686
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Feb 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameStudies in Qualitative Methodology
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited
Volume9
ISSN (Print)1042-3192

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