维多利亚市中心的商业业主 以犯罪和混乱为由 恳求政府帮助 Business owners in Victoria's downtown urge government help, citing crime and disorder.

维多利亚市中心商业协会敦促政府采取行动拯救市中心地区, 并报导近半数接受调查的企业因当前情况而不会续签租约。 The Downtown Victoria Business Association is urging government action to save the downtown area, reporting that nearly half of businesses surveyed would not renew their leases due to current conditions. 最令人关切的问题包括街头混乱、公开使用毒品和重复犯罪活动。 The top concerns include street disorder, open drug use, and repeat criminal activity. 《反家庭暴力法》呼吁增加警察的存在、执法、精神保健服务和保释立法改革,以解决这些问题。 The DVBA calls for increased police presence, bylaw enforcement, mental health services, and bail legislation reform to address these issues.