ABA’s

Acceptable Behaviour Agreements

An Acceptable Behaviour Agreement (ABA), also known as an Acceptable Behaviour Contract, is an intervention designed to engage the individual in recognising their behaviour and its negative effects on others, in order to stop the offending behaviour.

An ABA is a written agreement between an anti-social behaviour perpetrator and their local authority, Youth Inclusion Support Panel, landlord or the police.

ABAs are usually used for young people but can also be used for adults.

The ABA consists of a list of anti-social acts that the offender agrees not to continue and outlines the consequences if the agreement is breached.

Agreements usually last for six months but can be renewed if both parties agree.

ABAs are not legally binding, but can be cited in court as evidence in ASBO applications or in eviction or possession proceedings.

See our performance page for more information on ABA in Blyth Valley.

Further Information

You can obtain further information from the following:

ASB Unit, Blyth Valley Housing, Dinsdale House, 75 Marine Terrace, Blyth NE24 2LN.

Telephone: ASB Unit Hotline 01670 542060

RNID Typetalk service prefix number 18001

EMail: Anti-Social Behaviour Unit