A Victoria social service provider says new-to-town drug dealers and drug-induced psychosis are the causes of an increase in violence.
‘Disconcerting’ increase in violent attacks seen in Victoria’s unhoused community, says service providerA South Island social service provider says it’s seeing an increase in violence on the streets of Victoria.
McKenzie says new faces in town have created a power struggle among the unhoused, and drug-induced psychosis is playing a big part in what he says is an increase in violence. “It’s tough to watch because at the end of the day it’s about lack of community and gaps in the services. Lack of housing, lack of support in every aspect,” said Cameron.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.
Steve Pelland, a peer support worker who was in and out of the prison system for two decades, says a community transition team saved his life. He’s now two years sober, offering help to others that he once received.
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