Press reporting of violent crime fuels racism/ Runnymede Trust, 18/04/2008
http://www.runnymedetrust.org/projects/criminal-justice/race-and-violent-crime-in-the-press.html

The latest Perspectives Paper, 'A Tale of Two Englands – 'Race' and Violent Crime in the Press', has been published. The report argues that the print media’s reporting of violent crime stirs racist tension. Through an in-depth analysis of reporting of violent crime in 2007, we identified clear different approaches to reporting of crime dependent on whether the victim or perpetrator are Black or White. We argue that these approaches serve to influence public opinion and policy, and contribute to the reinforcement of racist stereotypes. The tragic and disturbing patterns of violence between young people are a legitimate cause for concern and for media coverage. Too many young people are victims or perpetrators of violent crime in our towns and cities.