Aftermath of Crime

No one ever expects something like this to happen to them.

If you have been a victim of a crime, you may experience physical and emotional effects that are not only painful but may also be confusing and frightening.

Some victims of crime find the criminal justice system intimidating and frustrating.

Some victims of crime feel as if their privacy and sense of personal security have been taken from them. They may find themselves unable to trust others and afraid that the crime will recur. They may have difficulty sleeping and eating. They may experience anxiety and fear.

They may think there was something they could have done to prevent the incident.

You may experience some or all of these feelings in the days and weeks after the incident. All these feelings are natural and normal, and will usually pass in time.

You cannot be blamed when someone else breaks the law. It is not your fault.

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security helps communities assist victims of crime.

For further information contact the nearest victim service program or:

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security
Victims Programs
10th Floor, J.E. Brownlee Building
10365 — 97 Street,
EDMONTON AB T5J 3W7
Telephone: (780) 427-3460
Fax: (780) 422-4213