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Consequences of Crime Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a common emotional impact of crime on victims?

a)

Increased happiness

b)

Anxiety and fear

c)

Improved confidence

d)

Greater trust in strangers

2.

How can crime affect the families of perpetrators?

a)

They may receive financial rewards

b)

They may experience social stigma and isolation

c)

They are always protected by the law

d)

They become more popular in their community

3.

What does the term "recidivism" refer to?

a)

The process of reporting a crime

b)

The rate at which offenders re-offend after being punished

c)

The cost of crime to the government

d)

The support given to victims

4.

Which of the following is an economic cost of crime for the wider community?

a)

Increased tourism

b)

Higher insurance premiums

c)

Lower unemployment rates

d)

Reduced police presence

5.

What is a possible social consequence for offenders after serving a prison sentence?

a)

Receiving a medal

b)

Facing social stigma and difficulty finding employment

c)

Being automatically forgiven by everyone

d)

Gaining more friends

6.

How might crime impact the mental health of victims?

a)

It always improves their mental health

b)

It can lead to depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

c)

It guarantees better sleep

d)

It makes them immune to stress

7.

Which of the following is a way crime can affect the families of victims?

a)

They may feel safer in their neighbourhood

b)

They may experience emotional distress and financial hardship

c)

They always receive compensation

d)

They are unaffected

8.

Why might offenders struggle to reintegrate into society after committing a crime?

a)

They are given too much support

b)

They face prejudice and lack of trust from others

c)

They are always welcomed back

d)

They have more job opportunities

9.

Which of the following best describes a consequence of high recidivism rates for society?

a)

Reduced need for prisons

b)

Increased public spending on the justice system

c)

Lower crime rates

d)

More community events

10.

What is one way crime can negatively impact the wider community?

a)

It increases property values

b)

It can create fear and reduce community cohesion

c)

It always leads to better public services

d)

It improves local business profits