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Impact of crime on victims, offenders and their families

Certain sectors of society can be affected by crime in different ways and annual statistics can reveal important trends about who carries out and who is affected by crime.

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Modern Studies
Crime and law
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This guide contains the following content:

  • The nature of crime today
  • How much crime is there?
  • Who commits crime?
  • Who is affected by crime?
  • When and where do crimes happens?
  • Women and the justice system
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  4. Social and economic impact of crime on wider society
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