Essays about: "the media and crime"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 90 essays containing the words the media and crime.

  1. 1. Exploring the nexus between law enforcement strategies and the increased feelings of insecurity among citizens in Östra Göinge municipality - The functions and dysfunctions of the law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Agron Selaci; [2023]
    Keywords : Municipality; law; police; practices; functions; dysfunctions; insecurity; migration; integration; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : While the Swedish Police, in the geographical area in which they operate, as well as each municipality in Sweden, are responsible for making their residents feel secure, this thesis examines the causes behind the increased feelings of insecurity among residents in Östra Göinge municipality. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the link between the practices of the local police in Östra Göinge and Östra Göinge municipality, which are governed by legal directives, and the increased feelings of insecurity among residents in Östra Göinge municipality. READ MORE

  3. 2. Safety in Östra Göinge : A qualitative study of safety and fear of crime in the small urban municipality of Östra Göinge

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Zainab Kadhem; [2023]
    Keywords : Sociology of law; safety; fear of crime; Östra Göinge; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In Östra Göinge, it appears that during the past five years, a recurring problem exists where residents feel unsafe. This, while the number of reported crimes is still remarkably low, according to results from the National Safety Survey which is a survey formed by the police and the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention. READ MORE

  4. 3. How evidence seizure times affect Swedish citizens’ willingness to report crimes

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Marcus Birath; [2023]
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    Abstract : Digital device usage has changed the ways in which crime is committed and investigated. In almost all criminal cases, the police seize mobile devices in search for digital evidence. READ MORE

  5. 4. Den kriminella ungdomen, ansvaret och åtgärderna - En kritisk diskursanalys av några mediers syn på ungdomskriminalitet

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Khadra Hussein Saeed; Felicia Torres; [2023]
    Keywords : Media; discourse; crime; youth; juvenile delinquency; measures; critical discourse analysis; social constructivism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2022, juvenile delinquency has been extensively debated in Sweden. Young people as a group are the most criminally active and it is natural to focus on this group in the discussion of crime. The media has the power in spreading knowledge and influencing the public's view and perception of social problems. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Socio-Economic Determinants of Crime in Sweden, 2015-2020

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Laura Lizák; Elif Etemova; [2023]
    Keywords : Crime; Immigration; Male Population Density; Gun Violence; Fixed Effects Model; Swedish Media and Politics;

    Abstract : This paper addresses the pressing problem of the surge in crime in Sweden, which has led to substantial uncertainty about its underlying causes. By investigating the correlation between socio-economic factors and crime on a municipality level from 2015 to 2020, we aim to provide valuable insights into understanding and effectively tackling this issue. READ MORE