Consequences of crime Flashcards
Consequences of crime on perpetrators
Loss of accomodation, loss of freedom, stuck in a cycle of reoffending
How is a consequence of crime on perpetrators los of accomodation
Prisoners may not be able to pay for their accomodation when serving their sentence
They could lose their accomodation because of their criminal record
Loss of accomodation example
According to the 2019 SPS survey, almost 50% of offenders lost their accomodation because of their sentence
How is loss of freedom a consequence of crime for perpetrators
Perpetrators can face custodial sentences where they spend a set amount of time in prison
Lose their right to liberty
Loss of freedom example
William Morgan was sentenced to 32 months in prison for participating in the UK riots
How is being stuck in a cycle of reoffending a consequence of crime for perpetrators
Prisoners are released with no support or guidance
Perpetrators may turn back to crime to gain access to necessities which they couldn’t get because of a lack of opportunities
Cycle of reoffending example
Reoffending rate for adults in Scotland in 40%
Consequences of crime on victims
Physical injury, financial loss, PTSD
How is physical injury a consequence of crime for the victim
Where victims face trauma, they may also experience physical injury
These injuries can be serious and affect their daily lives for long periods
Physical injury example
83% of non-sexual crimes of violence were common assault where the victim was physically injured in 2023-24
How is financial loss a consequence of crime for the victim
Victims may lose money from crimes such as embezzlement
May not be able to pay for essentials as a result, and businesses might be forced to shut down
Financial loss example (victims)
Panda Rosa Metals lost £1.5M as one of their employees embezzled company funds
How is PTSD a consequence of crime for the victim
PTSD can affect victims of crimes such as violent crime
Affect the victims daily life and lead to isolation & stress
PTSD example
95% of sexual assault victims experience PTSD
Consequences of crime on families
Shunned by their community, grief, divorce and seperation
How is being shunned by their community a consequence of crime on families
Be ostracised by their community because their relative committed a crime
Families may distance themselves because of guilt and shame
Shunned by communities example
Upon Aaron Campbell committing murder, his family had to move away to protect themselves
How is divorce and seperation a consequence of crime on families
If a family member is incarcerated, they are seperated from their partner because they have committed an offence
Families, including children, lose a sense of normalcy
Divorce and seperation example
Families Outside suggests that 20,000 children are affected by having a parent in prison each year
Consequences of crime on communities
Areas affected by high crime rates are unsafe, businesses shutting down, community spirits are damaged
How is areas affected by high crime rates being unsafe a consequence on communities?
Areas with high crime rates have more potential perpetrators, increases the likelihood of being a victim of crime
In 2018, a conservative MSP found that thousands of addresses in Scotland had been flagged as too dangerous for an ambulance to enter without police protection
How is businesses shutting down a consequence for communities
Businesses can shut down because of safety concerns
Businesses are less likely to open in areas with high crime rates
Businesses shutting down example
Retail crimes cost the industry £1.6B per annum
How is community spirits being damaged a consequence for communities?
Communities can lose property and people to violent crime
Communities that are close-knit will feel the impact and their spirits can be damaged
Community spirits being damaged example
Members of Alesha McPhail’s school paid tribute to her “infectious smile”, which the community said they missed greatly
Consequences of crime on wider society
Raised taxes, creation of new laws
How is raised taxes a consequence of crime on wider society
Because making arrests and running prisons cost money, the government has to prioritise spending there
Raised taxes in Scotland example
Violent crime costs a UK household an average of £4700 a year
How is creation of new laws a consequence of crime on wider society
Governments have to make new laws that deter people from criminality
This can impact government operations
Creation of new laws example
In 2019, new drunk driving limits and roadside testing were introduced in Sotland to tackle damgerous and illegal driving
