‘We Need to Talk About Violent Youth Crime,’ Says Victorian Community Leader

Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce president continues to advocate for solutions to reduce disturbing crime rates, despite being met with indifferent attitudes.
‘We Need to Talk About Violent Youth Crime,’ Says Victorian Community Leader
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Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce President, Ian Wood, is trying to arrest a worrying trend of violent youth crime in southeastern Melbourne by getting community members together to talk about it—but it hasn’t been easy.

In a state parliament sitting week dominated by Victorian Liberal MPs repeatedly calling current bail laws weak, Wood shares this frustration—he just wants his fellow residents to feel safe.