There’s been a lot of press coverage over the months about violence in Melbourne’s CBD – particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. Hotels, nightclubs and nights out will always be a fact of life – so how do we manage those who cause trouble for everyone else?
What ideas do you think would work in solving violence problems in the city? How would you change strategies that have been tried already? Share your ideas below.
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Shorten trading hours, what about the poor struggling bar/pub owners you say? well let’s face it is plain old greed. I admit it I’ve been out on the town totally off my face drunk and I have never had a drink request denied. Greed, it’s all about how much money they make.
Every big city sells alcohol. Not ever city has drunken bashing every weekend. A key factor behind a person’s approach to alcohol is the culture they are surrounded by.
Creating a culture of shivery across gender will be the most affective influence on popular behaviour. It starts with lower level education and stretches to media and entertainment.
We need a zero tolerance approach,Just like they did in New York all those years ago. Look how effective that was at cutting crime right across the board.
I agree with Zero Tolerance policy. Also double the cops on beat in Melb CBD incl. doubling patrol cars on the roads!
Imagine the benefits Melb will gain if it’s known as one of the safest cities in the world!
Beat them bloody ’til morning,when you release them.