A report released today by the Australian Institute of Criminology finds strong links between being young, consuming alcohol and violence.
Violence is more likely to occur in the presence of alcohol consumption.
We know that levels of alcohol consumption are higher among younger than older people, and particularly among young males. It is no surprise then, that alcohol-related violence is concentrated among young people and particularly among young males. The 260 page report, Alcohol, Young Persons and Violence edited by Paul Williams also looks at interventions which aim to reduce alcohol-related violence. Alcohol, Young Persons and Violence is the result of a thorough analysis in which experts from around Australia came to the Australian Institute of Criminology to assist in the development of the national alcohol strategy.