September 7, 2013 | Victims of Crime

Parole Breach – Now an Offence

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The Victorian State Parliament has just passed new legislation (September 2013) cracking down on those who breach their parole. Breaching parole will be a criminal offence and gives police the power to arrest and detain parolees who breach their parole conditions or commit another criminal offence. Those found guilty may face up to an extra…

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Armed Robbery – Strathmore Newsagency

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On Friday the 06-09-13 just after 6.30 am two male offenders wearing black balaclavas and armed with knives entered the newsagency on Napier Street in Strathmore. The offenders attacked and assaulted the two employees, kicking and punching them, resulting in the victims sustaining minor injuries. The offenders stole cash from the register before fleeing in…

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – Self Compassion

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has received a lot of attention since the various military operations started including Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation New Dawn (OND) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The rates of post-traumatic stress disorder has increased significantly among members of the military that are returning from service. The condition has now been marked…

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Child Abuse

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Emotional abuse can have many different forms but mainly refers to the issues of social and psychological factors when it comes to child abuse. The ASCA cites it as one of the main factors in causing to harm to children that have suffered from abuse. Parents can often be emotionally abusive with committing other types…

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