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Effects of crime on kids underestimated

from Thabiso Thakali's article on iol.co.za:

...."The significance of this study was to capture unreported cases of crime and victimisation against young people," she said.

Leoschut said the study found that different types of crimes led to distinct forms of post-traumatic stress disorder among youths.

"A lot of them suffer from psychological stress and become more aggressive after being victimised."

Oct 30, 2009 , , , , ,

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