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Emotional Impact of Crime

Everybody copes with tragedy differently. Any response to a tragedy is a normal reaction to a very abnormal event.

The following are some emotions felt by victims of crime:

  • Anger
  • Feelings of panic and anxiety
  • Increased concern for their personal safety and that of their family
  • Nightmares and a change in sleep patterns
  • Depression, difficulty in handling everyday problems, trouble concentrating, and feeling overwhelmed
  • Feelings of self-doubt, shame, and guilt
  • Reliving what happened

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