How you react to robbery will depend on many factors, and everyone will respond differently. But however you feel, remember that it’s never your fault. Only the offender is to blame and nobody has the right to take or destroy your things.
However you’ve been affected, you are likely to experience a normal response to the shock and fear that robbery causes. Many robbery victims feel angry, upset or afraid immediately after the crime. Many young people find that these feelings go away over time, but there are no rules and how you react is personal to you.
You may find that you have no reaction straight away but later on you may start to feel more upset about what’s happened. The effects of a crime like this can last a long time. You may be afraid of becoming a victim again, making you nervous about going out and being in public places.