STOPIT service leads to more arrests 

A TEXT message service introduced in Victoria to stop sexual offending on public transport has been enormously successful in reducing unwanted threatening and offensive behaviour, including sexual, and has led to 13 arrests. STOPIT was introduced 12 months ago and has received 1500 text messages. Photo: SUPPLIED.

A NEW service to stamp out unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport across Victoria has received more than 1500 notifications in its first year and has led to 13 arrests.

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