‘Let’s Party Till We Drop’: Victorian Youth Crime Prevention

‘Let’s Party Till We Drop’: Victorian Youth Crime Prevention

This lecture provides an overview of the role of the Victorian Police Youth Affairs Office and their ‘Safe Street” and ‘Party Safe Plan’, programmes to facilitate a safe and secure environment for youth. Social strategies to prevent crime and create a more integrated society are provided. The dangers of under-age drinking on the development of adolescent children are discussed. A sociological perspective on the issue of under-age drinking is provided and the impact this activity has on teenagers is explored.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• The role of the Victorian Police Youth Affairs Office
• ‘Safe Street’ & ‘Party Safe Plan’ programmes
• The dangers of under-age (adolescent) drinking (alcohol consumption)
• The impact of the ‘party culture’ on adolescent development
• Sexual vulnerability in adolescence

Janie Lamber is a Crime Prevention Officer and works from Melbourne West, Police Station. In this role, for State-wide projects, she works with members of the Victoria Police Crime Prevention and Neighbourhood Watch State Co-Ordination Unit.

Speaker name: Janie Lambert
Recorded: 7th and 8th March 2011
Listening time: 35 Mins
Conference: Teenagers & risky behaviours
Session in Conference: Let’s party till we drop
State: Melbourne Australia

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