Promoting violence? Alcohol specials lead to increased aggression in bars
- Written by The Conversation
There is a link between venues with high incidences of violence and alcohol promotions like 'happy hour'.AAP/Adam MarstersMelbourne’s CBD has become increasing violent late at night. In 2009–10, 2568 assaults were reported to police. This was a 3.7% increase on the 2008 figures and a 35% increase on assaults in 2005.
In 2007–08,...






