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Media portrayals of crime

What are the concerns?

  • Some media reporting represents a distorted view of the real experiences of crime in the community.
  • These inaccurate reports may fuel prejudice against certain groups or may prompt the imposition of overly strict measures to fight crime.
  • Community members may also isolate themselves through misplaced fear of crime.

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