short and long term effects of being a crime victim

Being a victim to crime can have life altering effects all revolving around the type of crime, how long it has been happening, and how long ago it happened. For example if something was stolen from the victim and the perp got away it may encourage the victim that they may be able to do the same or even possible seek revenge for what had been stolen. Victims of more severe crimes such as rape may become massively insecure, develop insomnia, and try to remained locked up from the rest of the world.

longer term effects may include:

• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Stress
• Paranoia
• Antisocial/violent behaviour

Shorter term effect may include

• Loss of property,money, and other goods
• Re-victimization by justice system
• Anger
• Resentment
• Temporary fear/insomnia

So depending on the type of crime and how often/how long ago it happened these effects may come into play. Luckily there is hope therapy is open to help those of need and sometimes knowing that he law has caught the perp and thrown him/her in jail can be enough. Medical help to some degree can solve short term effects such as insomnia and insurance can cover some of the losses.