No Offence to NedsExploring Public Perceptions and Media Reporting of Young People Involved in Offending
Tuesday, 29th April 2014, 2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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This event goes behind the headlines to highlight recent trends in youth offending, and the emerging shift in the media portrayal and public perceptions of young people.
A panel including Herald journalist David Leask will discuss the latest figures, surveys, headlines and analysis, and interact with the audience. This event will appeal to anyone with an interest in how crime is portrayed in the media, those who work in the field of youth justice and/or have a wider interest in social policy.
There will an opportunity for networking following the panel discussion at 4.45pm.
Who should attend?
- Academics
- Community organisations
- Youth Justice practitioners
- Journalists and journalism students
- Policymakers
- Anyone with an interest in the subject area
Benefits of attending
- Learn about the true extent of youth crime in Scotland and whether this is reflected in public perceptions of youth crime
- Hear from a journalist and reflect on trends in newspaper reporting over the past five years
- Exchange ideas and good practice about how to ensure a fair reflection of young people in the media
- Network with colleagues
Contact
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