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This headline is sad (and I’ll leave aside any commentary about the media). But buried in the article is something that makes me optimistic. The #2 LEAST regretted degree is in #Criminology. #Policing is under tremendous scrutiny and the profession faces unrelenting pressure to evolve. The public expects those who enforce the #law to be better, faster, fairer, more effective, and transparent. Good. The public does not demand more of law enforcement than it should demand of itself. The fact is, most #police want to be—and try very hard to be—as good as they can be. I know; I have seen firsthand the passion, commitment, and sacrifice they put into carrying out their duties. But perhaps the single most important component to ensuring the successful future of policing is motivated, educated young people who want to help achieve the American promise of #Justice for All. Of course, it will take more than that. It will also require adequate resources, professional training, broad public support, academic research, thoughtful policies, and informed leaders with strong backbones. But criminal justice institutions can only act through people and we need a lot more of them lately. It takes exceptional strength to stay the course these days. I’m really happy to see those who chose to start down this path are keeping their eyes forward. #policetraining #lawenforcement #criminaljustice #policestudies #collegedegree

The AP Stylebook 57th Edition is out with updated language for criminal justice reporters! New guidance includes person-first language for incarcerated individuals and young people. The AP recommends using words that promote dignity and avoid dehumanizing stereotypical language. We look forward to seeing this new inclusive language in criminal justice coverage. https://lnkd.in/gbB_3uW3

The AP Stylebook's 57th Edition now features crucial new guidance on using person-first language when referring to justice-impacted individuals in the legal system, another step in humanizing those impacted by incarceration. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/3XAh50SKkio

Big thanks to Jesse Sposato for unpacking my latest story in this Q&A for Narratively. And we look ahead at what's coming soon ... Jesse: "Both of your stories have caused a tidal wave of movement. You wrote about how students have demanded reforms, alumni have begged school board members to act, teachers have resigned, been fired, lost their jobs, all these things, but at the same time, Eric Burgess can still teach somewhere else. A lot of good has obviously come out of this, but does it feel like enough?" Matt: "Oh my gosh. I think we’re nowhere close to successfully rooting out this problem, is the sad reality. I mean, there are bits and pieces that I think are steps in the right direction, but it is a huge problem, and that is exactly why we’re doing this nationwide story. It’s going to be all about why this issue is still such a big problem. It’s not like it’s a secret. People know that kids can be sexualized and groomed for sex when they’re in school. People know that, it’s been happening for years, and yet we still haven’t figured out how to stop it. I think it’s an intractable problem in a lot of ways for myriad reasons that we’re going to get into in this next story."

How much trust do you have in the media? Would you join the 66% of surveyed Americans who have not very much or no trust at all in newspapers, TV and radio reporting the news fully, accurately and fairly? It's undeniable that news consumption is going through a shift, with fading trust in journalism and people today getting their news from a variety of sources online, including social media (71% of 16-24 year olds in the UK - source below). No matter the format, there's no doubt that being sceptic is healthy and encouraged when consuming news, but are we able to differentiate between: ✅ The factual and non-factual?  📊 An analysis and an opinion? 🗣️ Bias and neutrality? There was some promising recent news from California where all K-12 students are now required to learn media literacy skills, including recognising fake news and thinking critically about what they encounter online. Let's see more political initiatives like this! Gallup Ofcom KQED #news #misinformation #criticalthinking #medialiteracy #journalism - https://lnkd.in/dCWBkWR6 - https://lnkd.in/ddPbeC_X - https://lnkd.in/dJ9kac6a

This is an incredibly important initiative, especially in light of the pressing need to address intimate partner violence (IPV) and its impact on women's lives. It's heartening to see the Canadian Journalism Foundation and the Canadian Women's Foundation come together to shed light on this critical issue. #IPV #IntimatePartnerViolence #GenderBasedViolence #SupportSurvivors #EndViolence #EmpowerWomen #PolicyChange #PublicAwareness #WomensSafety #GenderEquality #InternationalWomensDay

As much as I advocate for improving #medialiteracy and news media literacy, this effort by California looks toxic on its face. A #disinformation wolf in the media literacy sheep's clothing. Consider: "The larger problem at hand here is one political party disseminating what 'media literacy' is and attaching all their political motives and causes to it." Yeah - exactly. HEADLINE: Pay attention to California’s new mandatory ‘media literacy’ law - from @redsteeze on @spectator. https://lnkd.in/gqgUmnHh

Online attacks on women journalists are on the rise. Weaponised words can undermine their credibility, add mental health issues, and even push them to quit the profession. We look into how newsrooms can help their women journalists against the tide of online hate.

With my UCL sci-comm/journalism students this year, I set aside a bit of class time to discuss the occupational hazard of online abuse. It's sadly part of being a journalist nowadays: from receiving nasty emails that linger in the mind to all-out harassment and abuse on social media.  To be honest, there don't seem to be many easy solutions, in an industry already stretched and battered by other forces. So I'm glad to see reports like this one just published by PEN America. It surveys journalists about the online hazards they face, looks at how institutions/employers could do more, and explores the value of peer support. Recommend a browse https://lnkd.in/eVXUu_bM