STEP BACK.THINK. - Street violence, Melbourne, CBD, assault, binge-drinking, youth movement, bashing

Step Back Think has a long-term goal of eradicating punching-on as the reflexive response among young people when confronted with a threatening situation while out on the town. Our message urges friends - guys and girls - to protect each other by removing each other from potentially life-changing or fatal situations.

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11th May 2009
Step Back Think has a long-term goal of eradicating violence as an acceptable reaction among young people when confronted with a threatening situation while out on the town. We have created www.stepba... Read more

Assaults in licensed venues increased by 2.7% from 06/07 to 07/08

In the year 07/08 31,284 assaults were reported to the police

Assaults on public transport recorded the largest increase between 06/07 and 07/08 at 17.3%