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Introduction Of Knife Crime and Trust in Police with Young People in East London
Overview
The study in this paper examines knife crime through young people's perspectives rather than police specialists. As knife crimes continue to rise in England and Wales, this study aims to uncover the elements that contribute to community mistrust of the police and propose solutions to restore confidence in law enforcement. Multifaceted research was used to accomplish this. Understand young people's safety and knife crime experiences, a mobile app-facilitated experience sampling survey were done (Haylock et al., 2020). Following that, the mental model technique was applied, which included conversations with both young individuals along with police specialists to find shared and disparate mental models.
Figure 1: From 2015 to 2023, the number of knife crimes in London
![From 2015 to 2023, the number of knife crimes in London]( "From 2015 to 2023, the number of knife crimes in London")
(Source: Clark, 2022)
Young people lack trust in police, particularly after seeing discriminatory and ineffective stop-and-search policies that they believe because knife crime (Skarlatidou et al., 2021). This research emphasises the need of knowing young people's views and lived experiences in order to develop context-appropriate knife crime solutions and regain police trust. It emphasises community involvement and correcting misunderstandings and information gaps to inform successful policies and practises to solve this critical issue.
Discussion
Key points
The research reported in this media article focuses on young people's knife crime views in London.
- Rising Knife Crime: England and Wales are seeing an alarming rise in knife crime, especially among London youth. This information is significant for HSC experts because it shows a developing public health issue.
- Impact on trust: The study reinforces the link among young people's absence of faith in enforcement and their insecurity, which leads them to carry firearms for self-defence.
- Trust in Policing: The study examines how the effectiveness of police and fairness affect trust (Browne et al., 2022). HSC professionals who work with authorities to improve community trust will benefit from this understanding.
Why you choose the media piece
I chose this journal article because of the critical and time-sensitive nature of the topic it covers: youth knife crime in England and Wales, especially in the capital city of London. The article explores young people's and police specialists' views on knife crime and police trust, providing a thorough overview of a major social issue. Knife crimes have reached record highs, especially among young people, and understanding the causes, including faith in policing, is essential for successful prevention and policy creation (Hendry, 2021). A unique technique using sampling experiences and the mental model architecture deepens our understanding of knife crime and provides actionable ideas to reduce knife crime and reestablish trust between young individuals and the police.
The impact of segmentation, regulation, and ownership on article production
In this piece, the media appears to be trying to balance and enlighten readers about knife violence and youth trust in cops. These factors can illuminate the article's development and public perception using the RAIL architecture.
- a) Representation: The media article appears to concentrate on young people's knife crime experiences and police distrust. Media influence on popular perceptions and narratives may affect these problems' depiction. Crime's spectacular or emotionally charged coverage by the media can public dread and mistrust (Bailey, Harinam and Ariel, 2020). Media ownership and editing can also shape racial and crime coverage. Certain conglomerates or political parties may distort media coverage.
- b) Audience: The media piece addresses readers interested in the intricate connection between knife crime, police trust, and young Londoners' experiences. The post targets readers concerned with rising crime and societal difficulties (Kabir et al., 2022). Audience segmentation allows content to be targeted to certain demographics or interests of the readership.
- c) Industry: Media norms and standards affect article production. The media should portray race and crime accurately and fairly, which raises ethical difficulties. Due to commercial objectives and readership competition, the media industry may produce sensationalist or biassed content (Cogan et al., 2022). Corporate or personal control of media outlets may create editorial prejudices or agendas.
- d) Language: Media language shapes racial and crime narratives. Certain terminology, descriptions, and phrasing might promote stereotypes or deepen understanding (Russell et al., 2022). Media editorial rules and societal debate on race and criminality can also influence language.
Conclusion and recommendation
In conclusion, this study examined young people's views on knife crime and police experts' to determine what influences police trust. A mobile application experience sampling survey was used to investigate young people's daily life encounters related to security and knife crime, and mental model interviews were used to uncover common mental frameworks and discover gaps, misconceptions, and trust-rebuilding expectations.
The media piece's social care and healthcare implications must be considered. The HSC considerations involve examining how media portrayals of knife criminal activity and law enforcement affect mental and emotional health, especially in youth. Negative or biassed media can increase anxiety, dread, and mistrust, making knife crime harder to solve (Shan et al., 2021). Media outlets and governments must recognise and address these implications to enhance the health of the community, trust, and well-informed decision-making through responsible and balanced reporting.
Learning Log
| Date of event |
What was the development activity? |
What was I expecting to learn? |
What have I learned? |
How will I apply this learning? |
| 17.06.2023 |
Module Introduction |
Gain an overview of the module's objectives, scope, and context regarding knife crime and policing. I expected an overview of the module's objectives and structure. Gain an overview of the module's objectives, scope, and context regarding knife crime and policing. |
I learned about the central concepts of media, crime, and race, and how to analyze media representations of crime and race, they intersect in society. Learned about the rise of knife crime in England and Wales, particularly among young people, and the significance of trust in policing. |
I will apply this foundational knowledge to critically recognizing their impact on perceptions and attitudes. Will use this foundational knowledge to better understand the context of knife crime and its relation to trust in policing. |
| 22.06.2023 |
Media Portrayals of Crime and Experience Sampling Survey |
I anticipated exploring how the media represents crime and racialized narratives. Expected to understand how young people perceive safety and knife crime in their daily lives. |
I gained insights into the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of crime and racialized communities. Learned about the worries and concerns young people have regarding knife crime, their fear, and the impact of trust on their safety. |
I will apply this learning by critically examining media depictions of crime and race in different forms (e.g., news, films) and understanding their implications.
I will apply this learning by considering these perceptions when analyzing strategies to address knife crime and improve trust. |
| 29.06.2023 |
Criminal Justice and race, Mental Model Interviews |
I was looking forward to understanding the connection between race and the criminal justice system. Expected to uncover the perceptions of young people and police experts regarding knife crime and trust in policing. |
I learned about the systemic issues of racial bias within the criminal justice system and how it contributes to inequalities in the justice system. Learned about the disparities in perceptions between young people and police experts, including issues related to stop-and-search. |
I will apply this knowledge by critically assessing racial disparities in the criminal justice system and advocating for reforms to address these disparities. I will apply this learning by advocating for more inclusive and context-appropriate strategies to tackle knife crime and rebuild trust. |
| 09.07.2023 |
Media Activism and Advocacy, Data Analysis and Review |
I expected to explore how the media can be a platform for activism and advocacy. Expected to draw conclusions about the factors influencing trust in policing and strategies for re-establishing trust. |
I learned about the power of media activism and advocacy in challenging racial injustices and promoting social change. Learned that trust in policing is influenced by factors like stop-and-search and perceived discrimination, and that community involvement is crucial. |
I will apply this learning by actively engaging in media activism and advocacy efforts aimed at raising awareness about racial disparities and promoting racial equality in my community and beyond. It will apply this learning by supporting community-based initiatives to improve trust and safety, particularly among young people. |
Table 1: Learning Log
(Self-developed)
Throughout the course of the module "We explore young people's experiences and perceptions of knife crime," I have gained a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of knife crime, public confidence in law enforcement, and the crucial role played by young people's own perspectives. I will use what I've learned by keeping these things in mind when analysing, advocating for, and taking part in tactics to stop knife crime and rebuild confidence between young individuals and the police. The four learning events in the "MEDIA, CRIME, AND RACE" section have given a full picture of how the media, crime, and race all relate to each other and how the media can both reinforce racial presumptions and injustices and fight against them. Reviewing media representations, promoting racial equality, and occasionally actively participating in media activism are all examples of how this knowledge will be put to use.
References
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- Browne, K.D., Green, K., Jareno-Ripoll, S. and Paddock, E. (2022). Knife crime offender characteristics and interventions – A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, [online] 67(67), p.101774. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2022.101774.
- Clark, D. (2022). London: knife crime 2010-2019 | Statista. [online] Statista. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/864736/knife-crime-in-london/ [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023].
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- Haylock, S., Boshari, T., Alexander, E.C., Kumar, A., Manikam, L. and Pinder, R. (2020). Risk factors associated with knife-crime in United Kingdom among young people aged 10–24 years: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, [online] 20(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09498-4.
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