Impact On Perpetrators

• impact of crime on perpetrators - poor mental health

  Perpetrators could experience poor mental health Perpetrators can suffer from poor mental health after their crimes. Those given a prison sentence can struggle to come to terms with isolation. A lot of time spent in their cells can lead them to overthink and can worsen their mental health (particularly depression and anxiety). For example, Aaron Campbell spent his 18th birthday in prison alone after his family have disowned him for his crime.
• the impact of crime on perpetrators - financially impacted

  Perpetrators could be financially

  impacted Perpetrators may be impacted financially as they could lose their job as a result of their actions or struggle to find a job as a result of their crime. This is because people who are convicted of a crime will have a criminal record and will find it very difficult to get a job as employers will not find this appealing. For example; only around a quarter (26.5%) of prisoners in Scotland enter employment after release, according to government figures.
• impact of crime on perpetrators - breakdown of relationships

  Perpetrators could face a breakdown of relationships One consequence of crime is being given a custodial (prison) sentence. This is usually given to those found guilty of the most serious crimes, such as murder. This means that perpetrators lose their freedom as they have to spend time away from friends and family, and spend much of their day locked in a cell. For example, John Leatham, the murderer of Paige Doherty, was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 27 years