SOCI 1F90 Chapter Notes - Chapter 37: Frame Analysis, Strongarm, Crown Attorney
28 Feb 2016
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Gun violence in toronto: perspectives from the police by ifeanyi ezeonu (pg. One of the world"s most racially and culturally diverse cities. One of the lowest crime rates in north america. Since, the mid-1990s, street shootings and gun violence have increased in toronto and have often been associated in the media with young black males. Media organizations, the toronto police service, politicians, community leaders, and other interest groups have kept the discourse of this problem in the public domain. The police appear to hold the greatest influence in defining the problem and in recommending solutions. The police perspective on crime is generally seen as credible, but consequently, most media discourses on crime tend to reflect the police perspective. Public statements by the former toronto police chief and senior police officers, on the nature of the gun violence in toronto. Annual reports of the toronto police service and the report of the toronto police service community.
