TY - JOUR PY - 2000// TI - Print media reporting on drugs and crime, 1995-1998 JO - Trends and issues in crime and criminal justice A1 - Teece, Michael A1 - Makkai, Toni SP - EP - VL - 158 IS - N2 - There has been much criticism of the way in which the media report on drugs and crime. This paper focuses on sources used by the media, the types of drugs covered and the connection in media reporting between drugs and non-drug criminality. It concludes with some suggestions about how media professionals and stakeholders can work together to improve reporting on drugs and crime. This includes the setting up of guidelines so that drugs and crime are reported in a manner that takes account of public interest.

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