Week 2


The local media in Tinseltown, USA notes that “public opinion and the media are two closely related and important components in the creation of policy.” In the last 30 years, however, the creation of the “crime issues” by the media has not always been accurate. A few of the issues include:

  1. Juvenile Delinquency
  2. Marijuana Use
  3. Burglary Victimization

Select one of the issues listed and use social indicators to demonstrate a need for the program