postcrime
Postcrime is a term used in criminology and related fields to describe the phase following a criminal incident. It encompasses the consequences for victims and communities, the processes of investigation and prosecution, and the broader social, economic, and policy responses aimed at remediation and risk reduction. The concept is often contrasted with precrime and crime-prevention perspectives, focusing instead on what happens after a crime has occurred.
In postcrime analysis, researchers examine the range of impacts that extend beyond the immediate criminal act.
Responses to postcrime typically involve coordinated actions by law enforcement, the judiciary, social services, and community
Terminology around postcrime is not universally standardized. Some scholars emphasize the postcrime phase as distinct from