Impact On Victims

• impact of crime on victims - injury/loss of life

  Victims of crime could face physical injury/loss of life Some victims of violent crime can be left with injuries or scarring which can affect their self esteem or ability to live life normally. In extreme crimes of assault and murder, there is the consequence of loss of life for the victim. For example, Alesha MacPhail was killed by Aaron Campbell in 2018.
• impact of crime on victims - financially impacted

  Victims of crime may be financially impacted Victims may face loss of earning due to their inability to work due to the physical or emotional impact of the crime. Along with this, victims may have to spend money due to theft or damage to property, which could include repairs or extra crime preventative measures, which can be highly expensive and inconvenient. For example, Ayrshire police have advised that members of the public had been scammed via WhatsApp from unknown numbers claiming to be family members looking for money.
• impact of crime on victims - poor mental health

  Victims of crime may experience poor mental health Victims may experience a range of psychological impacts after being victim to a crime, such as; anger, fear, grief, depression, powerlessness, panic attacks, PTSD and even guilt. For example, the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (2019/20) found that around half of victims who suffered domestic abuse reported low self esteem