*reasons why some people are more affected by crime Flashcards
1
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One reason why victims are more likely to be affected by crime is because they could be injured or suffering mentally
A
This could be because they were assaulted and were left with wounds that may never heal.
They could also experience mental trauma such as flashbacks or panic attacks.
2
Q
One reason why business owners are more likely to be affected by crime is because their business could be loosing money
A
This could be because the business is run in an area with high crime levels therefore they may struggle to get enough trade as people might not want to live near there.
They could also lose money from shoplifters or the costs of vandalism repairs.