David Blunkett, when speaking at the conference, announced that children who breached anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) would be named and shamed by the media. He claims this is "vital to reassuring communities".
Instead of labelling children in a negative way, it would be more reassuring if the Home Secretary tackled anti-social behaviour by putting resources into activities for children that engage them in positive and constructive ways. Asbos cause children to feel isolated, excluded and stigmatised.
Mrs Pauline B Campbell, Malpas, Cheshire.
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