Recognize the powerful myth-makers and their specific influences in crime myths.
In the first week, we will start off by discussing the three components of the U.S. criminal justice system, as it relates to crime control and due process. Next, we will delve into the course textbook. This week’s reading requirement is chapters 1 and 2 of the course textbook. You will converse about the different influences on crime by the media, social media, myths, and public opinion. To better understand the course objectives, we will identify the functions of crime myths. We will define the fears and facts about crime and criminals as it relates to myths and public opinion. We will also review the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Crime Victimization Survey.
Weekly Objectives
Identify the functions of crime myths.
Recognize the powerful myth-makers and their specific influences in crime myths.
Analyze the creation and the characterization of crime myths.
Describe the selection and dissemination of myths.
Define the fears and facts about crime and criminals.
Review the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Crime Victimization Survey.
Explain the reality of crime and crime images.
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