Text2 Of many problems in the world today , none is as widespread, or as old, as crime. Crime has many forms, including crimes against property, person, and government. Crime, in all its forms,penetrates every layer of society and touches every human being. You may never have been robbed, but you suffer the increased cost of store-bought items because of other"s shoplifting and you pay higher taxes because of other's tax evasion. Perhaps your house is not worth as much today as it was a few years ago because of the increased crime rate in your neighborhood, or maybe your business is not doing as well as it used to because tourism is down due to increased terrorism in your part of the world. Whatever you do, wherever you go, you are a victim of crime whether you like it or not, whether you know it or not. Crime, especially violent crime, has risen to a point where many people are. afraid to walk alone in their own neighborhoods, afraid to open their door after dark. Expert argues whether the number of crimes committed is actually on the rise. This issue is particularly true in cases of family violence, the abuse of husbands, wives or children.Throughout much of history, cases of family violence and neglect often went unreported because of the attitude of society , which considered family matters to be private.