Effects of Crime on Victims and Communities, science homework help
Effects of Crime on Victims and Communities
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 claimed thousands of lives in New York, Washington DC, and rural Pennsylvania. The individuals killed during these attacks were not the only victims. Thousands of others were injured and thousands more had their families torn apart. Neighborhoods near the attack sites were affected, block after block of buildings were demolished, and people were fearful to return to the vicinity of the crime. Businesses in lower Manhattan were forced to evacuate in the immediate aftermath of the attacks and several closed forever or relocated to other boroughs. The costs in terms of loss of jobs, property, and commerce were staggering (Bram et. al, 2002; Thompson, 2002; Templeton & Lumley, 2002). In addition, the American people as a community were victimized by the trauma of those events and the threat of future terror attacks. The American way of life changed in many ways to adjust to the new climate of watchfulness.
For this Discussion, select a crime that has occurred in your community within the past five years (since you will be analyzing effects on the victim, do not select a murder case). Consider both short- and long-term effects on the victim, as well as on the larger community.
Post by Day 4 a brief description of the crime you selected. Then explain one possible short-term effect and one possible long-term effect on the victim. Finally, explain one possible short-term effect and one possible long-term effect of victimization on the community.
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Readings
- Davis, R. C., Lurigio, A. J., & Herman, S. (Eds.). (2013). Victims of crime (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Chapter 4, “Developmental Victimology: The Comprehensive Study of Childhood Victimizations”
- Chapter 18, “The Mental Health and Behavioral Consequences of Terrorism”
- Kunst, M., Bogaerts, S., Wilthagen, T., & Winkel, F. (2010). Income attainment among victims of violence: Results from a preliminary study. Social Indicators Research, 95(1), 169–180.
- Winkel, F. W., Blaauw, E., Sheridan, L., & Baldry, A. C. (2003). Repeat criminal victimization and vulnerability for coping failure: A prospective examination of a potential risk factor. Psychology, Crime, and Law, 9(1), 87–95.
Media
- Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Effects on victimization. Baltimore, MD: Author.
TRANSCRIPT
“Effects of Victimization” Multimedia Program Transcript
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:
“Look out! There’s a reckless driver in City Center, and he has already caused two hit-and-run accidents just this morning! Channel 4 News reporter Jill Joseph is on the case, and she just interviewed each hit-and-run victim. Watch the interview footage and see how the same crime is having two very different effects on the people who are involved.
Ron’s Case REPORTER (OFF CAMERA): “Can you tell us what happened?”
RON: “Sure. I was on my way to meet a client and BOOM! This pickup truck just came out of nowhere, blew right through a red light and almost hit me dead on. I just happened to swerve out of his way at the last second. He still hits me, and smashes up my entire driver’s side, my airbags go off, I can’t even see what’s happening. It was pretty scary. I wound up hitting the curb, and I guess he just kept on going on like nothing happened.”
REPORTER (OC): “Do you feel like the police were responsive to this incident?”
RON: “Oh yeah, the police were there pretty much right after it happened. They don’t like the idea of some crazy hit-and-run, especially in the middle of the day when there could be kids around. I know they do have speed cameras at some of these intersections, so maybe they can check those photos and find out that guy’s license plate. Because if they can, then maybe his insurance would have to pay for all this instead of mine. I mean, I don’t see why my company should have to pay a higher premium next year just because some idiot hit me, you know?”
REPORTER (OC): “What did your insurance company tell you when you told them you’d been in a hit-and-run?”
RON: “They were great. They told me not to worry about it. I’m insured through my job, so they pay full coverage, full collision, full everything. No deductible. Although, really, the guy who hit me should be paying for all this, right? But who knows where he is? Probably out there, smashing into someone else.”
REPORTER (OC): “So what happens to your car now?”
RON: “Beats me. Either it’s totaled or it’s not. My company has a contract that guarantees me a new car every two years anyway, but it looks like maybe I might be getting my next car a little ahead of schedule. Though, right now, I’m just waiting on my rental. My insurance covers that, too. Full rental coverage, every day, until I get my old car back – or ‘til I get a new one. Plus, I’m a preferred member, so they’ll actually bring the car out to me here. Hope whoever’s driving it right now is extra careful out there.”
Lisa’s Case REPORTER (OFF CAMERA): “Can you tell us what happened?”
LISA: “I was leaving the daycare center, where I drop my kids off in the morning before I go to work – I do housekeeping at one of the hotels downtown – and I guess this pickup truck just didn’t see me, because I pull out of the parking lot and he’s just speeding right through the turning lane and POW! He spins my whole car around and he just keeps right on going. I don’t know if he was scared or what, but he never stopped. I was scared too! Now my car won’t start, so I had to pay to have it towed here.”
REPORTER (OC): “Are the police involved at this point?”
LISA: “Not really. An officer did finally come out to the scene, but he said there really wasn’t anything he could do. He told me I could fill out a report, but he said so many cars get hit or stolen in that neighborhood, he said that finding this guy would be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. So, I guess I’m on my own.”
REPORTER (OC): “What did your insurance company tell you when you told them you’d been in a hit-and-run?”
LISA: “Oh, my insurance won’t pay for something like this. I can’t afford a fancy policy, so this is all coming out of my pocket… and I have no idea where I’m going to find this kind of money. I’m already in trouble at work as it is because of this. I called my boss and told him what happened, and he told me I could use a sick day today to get my car sorted out. But then he called me back and said he checked my paperwork, and I only have a half day of sick day left for the year. So if I don’t get to work right after lunch, I’ll lose a whole day’s pay. But I have to take at least two buses to get back downtown from here, so I don’t know what I’m gonna do.”
REPORTER (OC): “So what happens to your car now?”
LISA: “You really want to know? I kind of hope they can’t fix it. Because if they tell me they could fix it, I’ll have to pay almost all of it myself. But if they tell me it’s totaled, then my insurance will pay me for whatever my car’s worth right now. And it won’t be much, but at least I could use that money to buy another used car. Otherwise, I’m going to have to pay to fix a car that probably isn’t even worth repairing, all because some guy decided to hit me and just keep going.”