Reducing Violent Crimes

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Australia has been described as being in “the acute phase of a chronic disease”, and that chronic disease is violent crime. Like any disease, unless treated early it can spread, from the domestically violent household to violent street gang behaviour and subsequently more serious crimes. Early intervention programs with children, their parents and schools are…

November 13, 2012

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Avoiding Violent Crime Amongst Young People in Victoria

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Individuals aged from 15 – 24 years are more likely to be victims, offenders or witnesses of crime.  How young people can avoid violence: Avoid groups of youths that look like they have been consuming alcohol. When travelling on public transport keep valuables like iphone and ipads hidden. Travel with friends you are comfortable with…

September 18, 2012

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Young Violent Offenders

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In light of the forthcoming imposition of a mandatory 4 year sentence for adult offenders of violent assault crimes the Sentencing Advisory Committee has proposed a 2 year minimum detention sentence for youths aged 16 and 17 who commit gross violence offences. The two-year minimum sentence of detention would apply regardless of whether the youth…

November 19, 2011

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Violent Crime Rates

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Violent crimes in Victoria have doubled over the past ten years. The previous state Labour Government went out of its way to avoid reporting these alarming figures and in doing so has allowed such crimes to significantly escalate. The current state government has acknowledge that there is a serious crime problem in Victoria and appears…

June 9, 2011

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