Our approach to safeguarding Safeguarding is about protecting people from harm, abuse, and neglect – especially those who may not be able to speak up for themselves, like children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It is the responsibility of our employees and volunteers to keep our customers, their families, and our communities safe from abuse. […]

SHYA Adults Safeguarding Policy Download our Adult Safeguarding Policy [PDF, 18 pages] This policy sets out of SYHA’s approach to working with safeguarding and our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in our community; to ensure that they live safely, free from abuse and neglect. This policy […]

Anti-social behaviour case studies These case studies are two examples of what happens when we receive a report of anti-social behaviour. They show the time and complexity involved and the partners we work with. Case study 1: A noise nuisance complaint that we resolved without legal action being taken   Background David (name changed) reported […]

Frequently asked questions What is anti-social behaviour? The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, defines anti-social behaviour as: Conduct that has caused or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person Conduct that is capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to a person in relation to that person’s occupation of residential […]