As we already know, despite the media commonly portraying young people as perpetrators, young people between the ages of 16 and 25 are among the most frequent victims of crime. Feelings vary from person to person but some young people who have been affected by crime may blame themselves or even feel ashamed. Victim support groups can provide valuable help and support to young people dealing with the aftermath of a crime, as well as a trustworthy source of information on how to minimise the chances of becoming a victim in the future.
CASE STUDY 1
For children up to and including 16 years of age, Child Victims of Crime (www.cvoc.org.uk) works across the UK to support young victims. The charity is based in Stafford and has so far helped more than 4,000 children and their families.
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