Victims of crime and their signifcant others (family and friends) go through a difficult adjustment period following a crime. Whether they have been physically hurt of had their house broken into, chances are the crime will have an impact.

 

The trauma that people experiece after being victimized is not a sign of weakness. It is a stress reaction to the loss of safety and security brought about by the crime,

 

If you or someone close to you had been the victim of a crime, you many find that you are experiencing some or all of the reactions listed below: If you or someone close to you had been the victim of a crime, you many find that you are experiencing some or all of the reactions listed below:

 

 

 

 

Although these thoughts and feelings are most upsetting, it is important to remember that they are normal reactions to trauma and /or victimization.  These reactions can last for several hours, days, weeks, months or even years depending on the individual and the circumstances that they are faced with