Impact of Crime

Question 1

Victims
(Emotional Distress)

Answer 1

Exp - this has an impact because victims of crime may live with constant fear for their safety as they live with the trauma and ptsd from the crimes committed against them
Exa - after a burglary over half of the victims do not feel 100% safe returning to their homes

Question 2

Victims
(Physical Rehabilitation)

Answer 2

Exp - this has an impact because victims of crime involving physical harm need to deal with rehabilitation which can be a lengthy, painful process
Exa - many victims of sexual assault suffer from ptsd, paranoia, depression, and many other mental health issues.

Question 3

Perpetrators
(Criminal Record)

Answer 3

Exp - this has an impact because if someone has a criminal record this has to be declared when looking for job opportunities which may prevent them from getting hired
Exa - if a person wants to apply for teacher training they must go under a disclosure Scotland check, if an offender has criminal record they would be denied from teacher training

Question 4

Perpetrators
(Stigma)

Answer 4

Exp - this has an impact because those commit crime, especially violent or sexual crimes, may be stigmatised and excluded form their community, making them feel isolated
Exa - when some criminals return home after being in jail they may find that they are no longer accepted by their community due to a lack of trust.

Question 5

Families
(Loss of Income)

Answer 5

Exp - this has an impact because if an adult is sentenced to time in prison, they are no longer able to work or provide an income for their household, this can leave families without a vital income
Exa - if someone is sentenced to a long period of time in prison, their families will need to face the economic burden of continuing to handle their finances

Question 6

Families
(Stigma)

Answer 6

Exp - this has an impact because when a family member commits a crime, families experience emotional distress because when they’re in prison, the family has to cope with that loss of not being able to see them
Exa - perpetrators miss out on important events and milestones in their families lives, this can be extremely emotionally difficult for children who have parents in prison