Reflection Paper On Crime

When asked about crime, my immediate thought is ‘devastating’. It can be devastating to everyone in the situation; not only to the victim but also to the victimizer. Families and loved ones can also be affected. Crime can be detrimental to the physical exterior and on the mental state. Crime can cause a never ending cycle of trauma, violence, and hostility. It all begins with one person being wronged. There is only so much a person can take before all their hurt turns into anger; an emotion that is hard to contain for most people. Their past experiences negatively fuel their present actions. Thus, crime is established. These actions of violence and abuse can not be undone but they can be learned from. My assumptions on crime are that it is a learned behavior. I do not believe that someone is born with evil brewing in their heart. I believe that from the beginning we are born with good natured spirits but as we continue to grow we might face corruption that can mold us into hateful,

On every corner you can see the effects of crime. There was gang affiliated graffiti on numerous walls and fences. In my grandma’s neighborhood, there is a wall with the phrase “Ver, oír, y callar” meaning, “Look, hear, and shut up”. You can see and hear the violence happening in the neighborhood, but if you know what’s best for you, you better keep your mouth shut. While we were there, my sister and I were not allowed to leave my father’s sight. We were also not allowed to stay out late at night, as things can get more dangerous when the sun goes down. This experience has affected the way I perceive crime; it made it more tangible to me. Crime was no longer just something they spoke about on the news that you think ‘oh that could never happen to me’. No, crime can happen anywhere, at any time, under any