Feeling unsure when someone living in a hoarded home may actually be the victim, not the cause, of antisocial behaviour?

Working with individuals who hoard can be complex, and it’s not always clear when complaints or community tensions mask deeper issues of harassment, stigma, or exploitation. Recognising the signs that someone is experiencing antisocial behaviour, rather than perpetrating it, requires sensitivity, awareness, and joined-up working.

Our skills booster session on Hoarding and Antisocial Behaviour helps practitioners identify when those living in hoarded homes are being targeted or victimised, understand how to bring partner agencies on board, and develop supportive, multi-agency responses that protect wellbeing and promote dignity.