Crime and the Law Consequences of Crime Today

Crime and the Law Consequences of Crime

Today we will… • Discuss who is effected by crime • Describe the various consequences of crime.

Success Criteria • Discuss in groups who/what is effected by crime • Answer an exam-style question on the consequences of crime

Starter • Name as many Sociological reasons for crime as possible in 1 minute. - Ready…. GO!!!

Those who feel the consequences of crime are…

Consequences of crime • Many different groups in society can feel the consequence of crime. These groups include: – Perpetrator – those who carried out the crime – Victim – the person/group against whom the crime was committed – Families – both of the victim and perpetrator – Communities – on a local area – Businesses– local shops, leisure centres etc

• Scottish Crime and Justice Survey shows the physical and emotional effects of being a victim of a crime.

Case study: The impact of crime on the victim Source: www. thestudentroom. co. uk • A young nursing student was robbed coming home from her shift. • She was terrified but not hurt. • She is now too scared to make her way home from work in the evenings and is having to rely on taxis or lifts. • She is now nervous and wary of anyone walking in the hospital grounds after dark. • This has dented her confidence.

• She was terrified but not hurt. • She is now nervous and wary of anyone walking in the hospital grounds after dark. • A young nursing student was robbed coming home from her shift. • She is know too scared to make her way home from work in the evenings and is having to rely on taxis or lifts • This has dented her confidence.

Impact of Crime on Victims • People can suffer greatly in the aftermath of crime and may experience a range of reactions - headaches, insomnia, anxiety, relationship problems and a temporary inability to cope with every day living. • Everyone will be affected by crime at some point in life, either directly as a victim or witness of a crime or indirectly through family, friends or work. • Compensation may also be awarded to victims who have suffered injury.

Activity 1. Read over the information from ‘Victim Support: How crime can affect you? ’ hand-out (on the blog). 2. Add any information that you don’t already have about the type of victims and effects crime can have. 3. In what ways can a victim of crime be affected? Think about emotional, social and financial factors.

Case Study: The Impact of Crime on the Offender London Riots • 21 year old stole a case of bottled water and served 6 months in prison. • Lost his job. • Will find it difficult to get another as employers ask about criminal convictions. • He wanted to go into teaching but criminal conviction will show up in disclosure process. • Could find it difficult to get a visa for entering some countries. • Could find it difficult to get a mortgage in the future.

Impact of Crime on Communities • There are several negative impacts of crime upon an area. • High levels of crime may damage community spirit and result in less neighbourliness. People may simply want to ‘keep themselves to themselves’ for fear of harassment. • Once a region with a high level of crime is labelling as a bad area, it might become a ghetto. • Unemployment may increase as businesses no longer want to run within the community.

Impact of Crime on Business Example – London Riots https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ulj 9 Zw. Eq 4 J 8 In groups think about the economic impact of the London Riots. • • Who would be affected? In what ways would they be affected? Add this information to your mind map The Federation of Small Businesses said that for some members, the events of the past few nights would result in permanent shuttering. The Association of Convenience Stores said it knew of 93 shops affected by the violence, either directly or because newspaper delivery vans were unable to access them.

Economic Cost of Crime • Home Office • Crime costs £ 34 billion a year • Estimated £ 18 billion - physical and emotional impact of crime on victims. • Over £ 2 bn was spent on health services as a result of crime • £ 4 bn was lost in lost economic output. • London Riots 2011 cost retailers £ 300 million

Make a copy of the graph above in your jotters – Rape, Indecent and Serious Assault, Housebreaking, Vandalism

Case Study • In your groups you will research a crime in the media. • You will present your findings back to the class through a presentation and provide notes for your classmates. • You can pick a crime that has taken place recently or one from the past. For example: – Recent sexual assaults in Glasgow – Historic sexual assault cases by celebrities – A fraud case or tax avoidance from a big company or celebrity • You will have to research: – What crime took place? – What was the impact of the crime on the victim, the offender, the community, wider community and the government.