08 Aug How is the criminal justice system portrayed in the media? Explain.
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 1,250–1,750 words:
How is the criminal justice system portrayed in the media? Explain.
What impact do the media have on a viewer’s perception as to the system’s efficacy in dealing with crime? Explain.
- Does coverage of sensationalistic and violent crime create fear among the general public? Explain.
Does this fear influence criminal justice policy attitudes? Explain in detail.
- Is there a correlation between gender, education, income, age, and perceived neighborhood problems and police effectiveness in dealing with crime? Explain in detail.
