The media

• How does the media affect crime?

  Moral panic. The media over represent something that has happened, leading to excessive public concern. Moral panic has a tendency to exaggerate crime statistics.

  Changing public concerns and attitudes. If the media focuses on a particular crime, this could make to public more concerned.
• How can media be used in a campaign

  • television - news reports featuring the campaign
  • radio - interviews to raise the profile of the campaign
  • advertising - billboards, leaflets. provide a more permanent form of publicity.
  • blogs - web logs containing information about the topic
  • online petitions - seeking signatures in support of the campaign