Working together
Integral to drivers of crime's success is a commitment to inter-agency working.
Addressing the Drivers of Crime is a whole-of-government approach to reducing offending and victimisation, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for Māori.
The Social Sector Forum, which is made up of chief executives from major government departments, leads on the Drivers of Crime work.
Strengthening and building inter-agency working is vital to success. Inter-agency groups work on each of the four Drivers of Crime priority areas.
During 2010 the groups have:
- shared information about their current activities and services. For example, what services are available for children with conduct and behavioural problems and their families
- researched potential issues caused by referrals between services for people with young children
- agreed joint solutions to address gaps and fragmentation. For example, collaborative work to improve alcohol and drug treatment for offenders; and to provide better coordinated services including community-based solutions to support rehabilitation.
Addressing the Drivers of Crime is being progressed in stages.
The first action phase, from July 2010 to June 2011, is about more effective and co-ordinated government action.
