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Teen Victims Of Crime

 

	Teens are twice as likely as adults to become victims of violent crime.
	U.S. Department of Justice reports young people ages 12 through 19 have the highest rate of criminal victimization among people aged 12 and older.
	One study found that 80% of youths that were victimized reported being victimized multiple times.
	Teens are the least likely group to report their victimization.

 

If you are a victim, you might feel:

• Embarrassed that someone took advantage of you.
• Guilty because you could not prevent the crime and you blame yourself.
• Fear that the perpetrator may attack you again or retaliate if you report the crime.
• Shock that something unexpected has happened to you.
• Sadness about the loss of the property.
• Reluctance to talk about the crime. That nothing will be done.

 

If your friend is a victim of a crime:

• Listen and reassure your friend that you believe them.
• Don't blame your friend for becoming a victim.
• Tell your friend repeatedly that it is not their fault.
• Encourage them to tell someone.

 

For more information on teen victims of crime, please visit:

• www.ncpc.org/programs/teens-crime-and-the-community

 

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