consequences of crime Flashcards
perpetrator
loss of freedom
the perpetrator can loose months and years or their whole life , they cant do what they want and may lose contact with friends or family
lucy letby lost freedom for life
criminal record
can make it more difficult for the perpetrator to continue a normal life once convicted. can stop you from getting jobs or travelling to countries
USA and Australia do not let people with criminal records enter the country
victim
financial loss
if victim has to take time off work , they may not be paid . May also have something stolen or broken, needs to be replaced
phones are commonly stolen usually cost around £1000 to replace
physical or mental trauma
many suffer from flashbacks or PTSD. This can make them unable to leave home or trust others. May need surgery which can affect confidence and mental health
Lisa Mcdonald was left with physical and mental scars after an attack
families
poverty
parent being sent to prison leads to less income in household. Can cause debt, poverty or loss of home. Travelling for prison visits can also be costly
can cost almost £10pp for train to Perth from Dundee
children may grow up without one or both parents. Children lose role model can cause ACES or affect trauma or bullying long term.
children with an imprisoned parent are at least twice as likely to experience mental health problems
communities / businesses
increased fear / poor population
may lose trust in neighbourhood due to crime.
after kirkton riots people were worried about entering the area
less business investment
businesses avoid areas with high crime rate means less services and jobs available for local community
In scotland high crime areas have high unemployment
wider society
increased taxes
Gov needs to increase taxes to fund police and prisons to tackle crime
one prisoner costs tax payer £40,000
decreased tourism
less tourism if country is more dangerous. Can negatively affect economy
Edinburgh rely on tourists and may experience massive job losses
