Southmead Youth Centre in Bristol has experienced both sides of the Government's campaign to tackle antisocial behaviour. While it has been working to steer the bulk of its membership away from antisocial behaviour, three young people have been banned under an antisocial behaviour order (ASBO).
Centre youth worker Lesley Lenton says: "It was just a bit of silliness really and a couple of young people being cheeky enough to go the distance.
Some people think ASBOs are a panacea, whereas others see them as a step towards a criminal career." Alongside senior youth worker Jeremy Bent, Lenton has been running an array of diversionary events, with golf and other sports on the agenda, along with outreach work.
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