The Salvation Army strongly endorses “Operation Unite”, the police crackdown on alcohol-related violence, to take place this weekend across Australia and New Zealand.
Gerard Byrne of The Salvation Army Recovery Services emphasised the need to address the overuse of alcohol in the Australian community, and associated violent behaviour.
“It’s time to change the way we use alcohol as a community. The misuse of alcohol is closely linked with violent behaviour,” he said.
“National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) research indicates a direct link between volumes of alcohol consumed in a community and the level of violence experienced, revealing 43% of people who commit violence are intoxicated at the time. Recent NDRI research shows a link between extended alcohol venue trading hours and admissions to emergency departments in hospitals.
“Similarly, research by the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AERF) found other issues associated with drunkenness, such as property damage and loud and unruly street behaviour, are more of a problem for people who live closer to licensed premises than for people who live some distance away.
“We also believe the question must be asked: ‘What happens when those involved in alcohol-related violence return to their homes?”
“The community is concerned with the situation. Recent AERF research shows more than 14 million Australians are concerned about alcohol-related violence.
“As the police blitz takes place over the next two days, we would like to remind the community that local Salvos will be out and about conducting their normal pub and hotel ministry this Friday night. The Salvos are available to offer a listening ear or to assist in any other way they can, particularly for people and families where alcohol issues are prevalent.
“Close to 1 in 5 Australians say they or someone in their life has been affected by alcohol-related violence. The Salvation Army hopes that this combined effort by the police will assist in combating the problem,” said Byrne.
Issued by IBT Times 11th December 2009
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/prnews/20091210/salvos-endorse-police-blitz-on-drunken-violence.htm
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