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