What are short and long term effects on victims of crime?

A lot of people feel angry, upset or afraid after experiencing crime, but people will react in different ways. Sometimes people feel quite normal for a while and then things may suddenly start to fall apart. Others might have physical symptoms, such as lack of sleep or feeling ill. Everyone is different, the main thing is to understand that any changes in how you feel could be a result of the traumatic experience you’ve been through.Some people are surprised at just how emotional they feel after a crime. These strong emotions can make you feel even more unsettled and confused.The effects of crime can also last for a long time, and it doesn’t depend on how ‘serious’ the crime was. Some people cope really well with the most horrific crimes while others can be very distressed by a minor incident.