Abstract
Media encompasses anything that can spread mass communication, such as news outlets, social media, music, etc. This study includes a review of various scholarly sources to determine the impact that various forms of media have for influencing public perceptions of crime in our nation as well as nations across the world. Initial findings implicate exposure to local news media and rap music influence public perceptions of crime, to include but not limited to increases in violence, concern about local crime rates, and negative perceptions of law enforcement. This study reports some of those results.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Tamara Lynn
Department/Program
Criminal Justice
Submission Type
online only poster
Date
3-27-2025
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Leach, Dylan
(2025)
"Does Media Influence Public Perception of Crime,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2025, Article 94.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2025/iss2025/94
