Evaluation Jane Ellen Stevens' Article
Today's media mainly focuses on violent stories that capture the viewer's attention. So how are we, as viewers, affected by these stories? In her article, "The Violence Reporting Project: A New Approach to Covering Crime", Jane Ellen Stevens focuses on the effects the media have on the viewers and the people within a community. I agree with Stevens when she states that the media fails to provide viewers with information on community violence and violence prevention. Without the knowledge of the violence that is going on in our neighborhoods, we are led to not being able to distinguish the difference between what is real and fantastic crime. In essence, we have a false perception on the reputation of our communities. Also, not knowing about violence prevention increases the number of crimes occurring in neighborhoods. Journalists report crimes from a law enforcement and criminal standpoint. They do not inform the public about statistics and facts. As a result, our agency is......
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