Feelings of Victimization

Victims of crime often suffer grievous and painful injuries that are not physical. In this case, victims may lose their capacity to trust people; they may be overwhelmed with guilt and shame; their relationships with loved ones may suffer serious disruptions. A victim who has not been physically harmed may find that friends and family consider the crime a minor incident no matter how the victim feels about it.


Financial loss, physical suffering, and emotional distress are problems a crime victim may experience. Each victim reacts differently. Victims of violent and non-violent crime need to talk about their feelings and feel supported.

CVS, Inc. can offer this support.