Socio-Emotional Impact of Violent Crime

• NCJ Number: 247076
• Date Published: September 2014
• Length: 30 pages
• Publication Series: BJS Special Reports
• Agencies: BJS

Annotation

This Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Special Report examines victims' socio-emotional problems resulting from violent crime, including moderate to severe distress, problems with family or friend relationships, or problems at work or school.

Abstract

Examines victims' socio-emotional problems resulting from violent crime, including moderate to severe distress, problems with family or friend relationships, or problems at work or school. The report explores the relationship between the socio-emotional response to crime and the characteristics of the victim and the incident, such as the victim-offender relationship, injury, weapon use, and demographic characteristics. It examines the emotional and physical symptoms associated with socio-emotional problems, and the association between victim help-seeking behaviors and the experience of socio-emotional problems.