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  • The impact of media representation on crime
    • Moral Panic
      • This is when the media makes a situation seem worse than it actually is, so the public goes into panic
    • Changing public concerns and attitudes
      • As the media report on something, they can either calm the situation or cause panic. If the media reports on a crime then the public awareness will increase.
    • Perceptions of crime trends
      • The media make the public believe that crime is always rising and getting worse.
    • Stereotyping of criminals
      • The term 'criminal' is highly generalised. This is because anyone who is a teenage boy or anyone wearing black or even a hoodie can be viewed as a criminal.
    • Changing priorities and emphasis

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