What’s trending? #sexual assault: an exploratory study of social media coverage of teen sexual assaults

Social media play a significant role in the lives of many, particularly teenagers. For heavy users of social media, great significance is attributed to the messages posted in the virtual world. In the aftermath of sexual assault, victims, offenders, friends, family, the community, and virtual strang...

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Main Author: Wellman, Ashley (Author)
Contributors: Reddington, Frances P. ; Clark, Karlie
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Criminology, criminal justice, law & society
Year: 2017, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 88-105
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