R7. Commitment should be given by other commissioners to continue investment in drug and alcohol services to current levels (R4) Highlight need to key forums of need to align and secure continued investment in drug and alcohol services: DPHs PEG (including NHS England) CSPF Public Health England Develop a funding risk strategy which can be periodically reviewed by key forums. Explore with PHE opportunity for aligning timescales with PHE, commissioning and closer working together. Secure strategic commitment to drugs and alcohol with inclusion with key strategies (HWB Strategy, CS Strategy, Reducing Reoffending Strategies, etc). To be led through holding meetings with key partnerships; inclusion of issues within JSNA; local district commissioners to lead locally in highlighting priorities. OPCC Lead with Districts, PEG The OPCC has shared the findings of the Review and the subsequent Delivery Plan; remains more to do to ensure the links with re-offending are included in all strategies. This process will continue with partners are the next workshop to be held in late spring / early summer. Partner report Tackling drug related offending remains a priority and a new drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service has been commissioned which will commence in July 2015. R8. The resource should focus on reducing the following offences: acquisitive crime, disorder and violent crime Develop and agree specific parameters and clear definition of the resource focus including which specific crime types are included. Translate this into contracts, to partnerships and into strategies. OPCC The performance management framework implement since last year links with the Community Safety priority of reducing as well as offending
tackling drugs and alcohol misuse. R9. The funding formula for district based delivery of drugs and alcohol criminal justice interventions should be re profiled according to levels of drug and alcohol related crime. Explore refining the metric for district allocation considering: Requirements set as a result of definition and anticipated outcomes Metrics used by commissioners (PHE, NHS England) Evidence base – should resource follow demand Recognition that there will be standard basic set up costs regardless of size Explore refining the metric for custody allocation considering: Testing levels Minimum requirements and anticipated outcomes Sanctions to be used, levels of interventions, legal requirements, etc. OPCC OPCC The PCC has made a commitment to extend funding at the current rate the end of March 2016. An exercise was undertaken at the end of 2014 which shows that this fund continues to be in proportion to levels of crime. This exercise will, however, need to include links to levels if the PCC decides to continue into 2016/17, and take into account the wider Community Safety Review which is ongoing by the PCC and local authorities. R10. The funding formula for drug testing should be re profiled according to level of drug testing undertaken. See performance actions regarding WYPolice review of drug testing WY Police R11. A set of minimum standards should be developed for inclusion in service specifications relating to criminal justice expectations and offence types. Set of minimum standards to be developed around the definition. Consideration for inclusion: Definition – drug and offence types to be addressed Entry points for contact Performance indicators/outcomes Expectations regarding partnership contact OPCC To date the OPCC has not commissioned services for drugs and alcohol. Partners are aware of the key link to R12. Commissioning should be undertaken on a District Continual review of local commissioning through performance management arrangements: OPCC with District Links with the performance
basis using existing structures within the parameters of the resource minimum standards (R6) Performance returns Quarterly/Six monthly review meetings management framework and planned review noted under R6 and R7 above. Performance Management, Service Delivery and Governance Recommendation Action required to progress Who? Progress R13. Targets should be attached to the funding which relate to reduction of and should common to all Districts Develop performance indicators Attach common targets to indicators for all Districts OPCC Completed (R6) Partner report KPIs will be driven forward by Board consisting of key partners. R14. A wider set of performance indicators to reflect the target should be reviewed on a quarterly basis Establish a performance management framework detailing expected returns and review Include details in contracts Hold quarterly review meetings with district commissioners OPCC Reference R6 and R7 R15. Clarity should be given by each District regarding the governance arrangements for the funding and criminal justice interventions to tackle drug and alcohol related offending. It should be clear which district partnership body will take responsibility. As Districts move towards an integrated drug and alcohol commissioned model it is suggested that all drug and alcohol performance should be considered by one partnership rather than fragmented lines of Exploration with Districts regarding local governance arrangements Include in contract need to have robust governance arrangements. Providing OPCC with details of which partnership body will take responsibility Districts to establish clear governance arrangements for integrated drug and alcohol services Hold quarterly review meetings with district commissioners including chair of district partnership group OPCC with Districts Partner report: Recovery System for Drugs and Alcohol is subject to a whole system review which commenced in Jan 2015 and recommendations for commissioning options due in August 2015. All criminal justice interventions are included within the review and will be
Review what information can be shared and when by WY Police with services to aid early identification, referral and intervention District commissioners with commissioned services and WYPolice to consider the most appropriate referral pathways to services from custody and whether/when they are based in custody. Services of WYP Drug Testing Criteria. Reductions were made to Cell based teams due to this reduction and alternative engagement opportunities with substance misuse offenders identified. A significant intervention opportunity has been missed with drug misusing offenders who are not identified and subject to any challenge. Reduction in numbers has allowed for Mental Health -First Response Service to be developed via the Crisis Care Concordat which will reduce custody repeats R20. Opportunities for creative and proactive engagement by West Yorkshire Police and drug and alcohol services should be encouraged (R16, R19) Initial meeting held with police officer responsible for Custody to suggest need of wider potential remit of WYP Officers. See previous. WYPolice to develop approaches for proactive engagement and referral to drug and alcohol services in order to achieve PIs. Consideration to early identification and referral of ‘frequent flyers’ in custody to services. What support and targeted work might be able to be provided to services to intervene early to reduce re-offending and re-appearing in custody. WYPolice Partner feedback: Brief Interventions for Alcohol in custody and those identified through IOM process in the community. Mental