Problem Oriented Partnerships Conferences - reducing & preventing crime in the community

THE TILLEY AWARDS 2008

10th anniversary of Tilley Awards

The Tilley Awards publicise the use of problem-oriented approaches to crime reduction and what can be achieved by tackling crime in a different and more strategic way. As crime reduction has moved away from being seen as the sole responsibility of the police, so the awards have sought to encourage different agencies to work together in partnership to create sustainable solutions to long term, recurring problems within local communities. The awards emphasize the skills that are often overlooked in crime reduction practice, but that have proven to have real results in terms of crime reduction and prevention. In particular, good and thoughtful problem analysis before planning a response and the evaluation of the project are recognised skills in these awards.

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of these prestigious awards sponsored by the Home Office there are some exciting changes.

The three key changes are:

• the first prize for the national award has increased to £10,000
• we are introducing 10 regional awards based on the 10 Government Office/WAG areas
• entries received by 29th February will be eligible for the pre-marking service and receive feedback and recommendations on how to improve their application before the entry deadline on 25th April

If you would like to receive an application form please send an email entitled 'Request for application form' to the tilleyawards08@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk inbox stating which Government Office (or Welsh Assembly Government) covers your organisation e.g. Government Office North West.

Key Dates:

The POP conference team cannot answer any enquiries regarding the Tilley Award. If you have any questions please visit the Crime Reduction website:

http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/tilley/tilleyawards2008.htm Or please contact Alex Blackwell on 0207 035 4811 or via Tilleyawards08@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk