October 30, 2012 | Victims of Crime

Do Victims of Crime in Victoria receive appropriate support and assistance? What are the potential reforms?

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Tom Mullins St. Augustine’s College, Kyabram With crime in Victoria on the rise, an increased number of victims are seeking assistance. The total number of crimes against the person rose by an enormous amount this past year. In 2011/12, the number of criminal offences recorded in Victoria rose by 8.2% from the previous period, 391,325…

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Police Officer Assault – Preston

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On Monday the 29-10-12 a twenty-three-year-old male stole jewellery from a jewellery store at a Preston Shopping Centre. Security Guards confronted the man as he attempted to leave the centre. The male then threatened the guards and fled. Police pursued the male who physically assaulted the police officers requiring them to deploy pepper spray to…

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Victorian Victims of Crime – Support, Assistance & Reforms

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Harrison Smyt Salesian College Chadstone Unfortunately, actions against the state that are punishable by law have become all too prominent in our community. More formerly known as crimes, there is no denying that the unsociable trend has been increasing steadily over a number of years. In 2011/ 12, Victoria Police recorded 391, 325 offences state wide,…

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