Drugs and alcohol
Drug related violence
The partnership's work focuses on protecting the community
against drug related crime and re-offending of criminals. We
address the importance of young people, supporting families and
providing eduction to the community about the impact of drugs and
alchohol. We also:
- Provide effective treatment and support to those in our
community who are involved in drugs or alcohol.
- Develop effective enforcement activity focusing on the key area
of the supply of drugs and alchol in our communities.
- Develop public information campaigns.
Alcohol related violence
A range of activities are well established in Knowsley to combat
alcohol related violence including heatlh, education and licensing
initiatives and enforcement operations.
The Safer Knowsley Partnership is included in the Tackling
Violent Crime programme and conducts a range of both preventative
and enforcement led activities aimed at addressing violent crime
brought about through excessive and inappropriate alcohol
consumption.
Help and support
-
Alcohol Services Knowsley (ASK) - 0151 330 4110
- Drug Advice Helpline 07721 391 380 (available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week)
- Addaction 0151 480 5398 (Knowsley drug service provider,
9am to 5pm)
