Robbery

Robbery is when someone takes something from you in the street or another public place (although it’s not always confined to those locations). They’ll do so with threats or violence.

Everyone’s experience of robbery is personal to them and their situation. Your life experiences and the type of robbery will also impact the way you feel, but some common reactions include:

• feeling upset, sad and unsafe;
• being frightened to go out in public;
• feeling constantly on the edge;
• feeling guilty; and
• having difficulty sleeping.