Question

as discussed in the lesson: violence pays a cost to society in multiple ways to include ____. (check all that apply)
□ taxpayers pay healthcare costs to treat injuries from violence
□ the healthcare system (taxpayers) pay for those without insurance
□ courts (taxpayers pay for court - assigned lawyers assigned to people who cannot afford a lawyer)
□ the healthcare system (hospitals) pay for those without insurance
□ taxpayers pay for jail and/or prison
□ law enforcement (to respond to a violent situation)
□ emotional costs (even to non - victims) such as being afraid to take a city bus at late hours

Explanation:

Violence can lead to taxpayers footing the bill for healthcare of uninsured victims, court - appointed lawyers for those who can't afford one, and costs of jail and prison. Emotional costs like fear in non - victims are also a societal cost. Law enforcement response to violence is also a cost.

Answer:

• taxpayers pay healthcare costs to treat injuries from violence
• the healthcare system (taxpayers) pay for those without insurance
• courts (taxpayers pay for court assigned lawyers assigned to people who cannot afford an lawyer)
• taxpayers pay for jail and/or prison
• law enforcement (to respond to a violent situation)
• emotional costs (even to non victims) such as being afraid to take a city bus at late hours