The charity believes its project marks the first time that family group conferencing has been used to help parents and children at risk of causing antisocial behaviour. The approach is usually used in child protection cases. The pilot project, launched this week, will take place in Birmingham. After a two-year trial, Shelter hopes to expand it across the country. The project attempts to teach families about the negative effect their behaviour can have and get them to change their ways. It will also seek...