More than two-thirds of victims of serious violence experience socio-emotional problems (e.g., moderate to severe distress, problems with relationships with family or friends, and/or problems at work or school) as a result of their victimization.
Read more about the wide-reaching consequences of violent victimization in a special report recently published by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
Socio-Emotional Impact of Violent Crime (NCJ247076)