Crime

A crime is when you break the rules that society has set up to keep everyone safe and treat each other fairly, e.g. stealing or hurting someone on purpose. 

If you break the law, you might face consequences like going to court or being punished. 

If you commit a crime, you could get a criminal record, which can affect your future, e.g., when trying to get a job.

If you’re worried about crime in any way and want to talk to someone, you could try speaking to a trusted adult or contacting us on the Meic helpline. 

You could also try some of these services for information or support:

We have lots of blogs on Meic. These are some of the ones that are about crime:

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