Impact Of Crime Flashcards
1
Q
Offenders
A
80% of prisoners have 2 or more mental health disorders
Feeling of shame linked to suicide
76% of inmates test positive of drugs on admission
50% of employers would not consider employing ex-cons
Being labelled by society leads to prejudice
2
Q
Victims
A
Violent Crime - 81% feelings of anxiety and depression
Violent crime - 51 % maintain permanent injury
Fraud 1% of Vics lost over £1 million
3
Q
Family
A
Financial loss of fraud caused strained family relationships (17% family breakdown rate)
Not always negative if offender was violent at home
Family member in prison loses income
May become more weary of society
May be judged if related to offender
