The problem is, in the aggregate, news coverage of crime and violence presents distorted patterns tied to race, age, and frequency that don’t accurately portray “the big picture.” So what role did the media play in 2014 in portraying violence? Lori Dorfman, who directs the Berkeley Media Studies Group, discusses the role that the media plays in influencing the social and political response to violence in America. She goes on to stress the importance of partnership between journalists and public health/violence prevention advocates to ensure we broaden the lens on the issue. Read more: bit.ly/1xbqLVE
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:00:04 +0000
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