Introduction
In this case study, we are discussing the effects or impact of crime and violence on the individual, the family, the community and the government.
But first, what is crime and violence? Crime is the act of harmful or forceful actions against someone or something which is against the law of a country.
Crime and violence causes fear, hurt, isolation, lost of trust, trauma and so much more to the individual, family, community and government that will be discussed on the following pages.
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Effects of crime and violence on the individual
Crime and violence are the major contributors on social and individual life imbalances. Crime has a direct and indirect impact effect on individuals. It is naturally …show more content…
The major cause of crime in South Africa is to be believed that it is poverty. But the latest research showed that the social structures moving from the apartheid era is maybe the primary cause for the many crimes in South Africa.
Who is responsible for the crimes committed in South Africa?
People usually relate crime and violence to the lower socioeconomic class due to poverty, unemployment, lack of education and lack confidence. But this not totally true. Anyone, whether he or she is white, black, poor or rich, educated or not educated, can commit a crime.
According to E.H. Sutherland, is that persons of an upper socioeconomic class also participate in many criminal activities. The people of the upper socioeconomic class’ behaviour is seen to be different from the people of the lower socioeconomic class’ behaviour.
It is usually to be said that they are the people dealing with the offenders, and that it is not any how different from crime to another crime. It is important to understand that any crime is punishable by law, whether that person is rich or poor.
What are the statistics of crime and violence in South Africa?
SA crime stats for 2015
Category 2014 2015
In this case study, we are discussing the effects or impact of crime and violence on the individual, the family, the community and the government.
But first, what is crime and violence? Crime is the act of harmful or forceful actions against someone or something which is against the law of a country.
Crime and violence causes fear, hurt, isolation, lost of trust, trauma and so much more to the individual, family, community and government that will be discussed on the following pages.
1
Effects of crime and violence on the individual
Crime and violence are the major contributors on social and individual life imbalances. Crime has a direct and indirect impact effect on individuals. It is naturally …show more content…
The major cause of crime in South Africa is to be believed that it is poverty. But the latest research showed that the social structures moving from the apartheid era is maybe the primary cause for the many crimes in South Africa.
Who is responsible for the crimes committed in South Africa?
People usually relate crime and violence to the lower socioeconomic class due to poverty, unemployment, lack of education and lack confidence. But this not totally true. Anyone, whether he or she is white, black, poor or rich, educated or not educated, can commit a crime.
According to E.H. Sutherland, is that persons of an upper socioeconomic class also participate in many criminal activities. The people of the upper socioeconomic class’ behaviour is seen to be different from the people of the lower socioeconomic class’ behaviour.
It is usually to be said that they are the people dealing with the offenders, and that it is not any how different from crime to another crime. It is important to understand that any crime is punishable by law, whether that person is rich or poor.
What are the statistics of crime and violence in South Africa?
SA crime stats for 2015
Category 2014 2015