Crime and Violence: Impediment within the Course of Progression of Individuals and Communities

Abstract: The individuals, belonging to all age groups, occupations, communities and socio-economic backgrounds, are subjected to various types of criminal and violent acts. These individuals are experienced in both their personal and professional lives. Individuals who engage in these acts are often family members and community members. It is unfortunate to note that within homes, educational institutions of all levels, employment settings and public places, individuals are subjected to various types of criminal and violent acts. The health conditions of the victims are affected, physically and psychologically. The prevalence of crime and violence is in both urban and rural communities. Individuals are required to be well-informed about techniques that facilitate the elimination of all types of criminal and violent acts. Individuals are required to ensure that they generate information on various factors, which will facilitate forming cordial and amiable terms and relationships with one another. One of the crucial aspects that needs to be taken into account is that individuals need to communicate with each other in a polite, courteous, and respectful manner. Furthermore, they need to ensure that they do not possess any negative feelings towards others, i.e., individuals within and outside their homes. The experiencing of crime and violence is detrimental not only for individuals, but also for communities and the nation as a whole. The research studies have indicated that both males and females are subjected to various types of criminal and violent acts. Furthermore, the doers are also males and females. Therefore, it can be stated that crime and violence hinder the progress of individuals and communities. The main concepts considered in this research paper are understanding crime and violence as a social problem, the causes of crime and violence, and the consequences of crime and violence.