Crime Consciousness and Victimization

Crime Consciousness and Victimization
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Crime is a never-ending battle that keeps on being carried out by evil-doers to get what they want which in most cases is money. This causes many people to be fearful of experiencing such incidences forcing them to be crime conscious and always alert. Fear is a complicated emotion that has both direct and indirect effects on perceptions and actions. Even if they have not been personally harmed, people may be aware of the possibility of being a victim of crime. Individuals who have been victims of crime are more prone to dread crime than non-victims, according to studies. According to studies, there is a strong link between the chance of becoming a victim of crime and the fear of being a victim of crime for both males and females. Men are more likely than women to be victims of crime, yet women are the ones who are most afraid of it.
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