The Role Of Media And Social Communication In Raising Awareness And Culture Of Society To Prevent Crime

Abstract

The media and social networking sites have become a distinct reality imposed on society, as they have become able to penetrate spatial and temporal barriers, reach all people in all parts of the earth, and engage in the societal environment, thus forming a virtual society.! It has its own rules and laws that work to direct its movement according to modern communication mechanisms and techniques, which have achieved superiority over traditional means of communication and media, through ease of use and speed in transmitting information and news. Despite the many advantages that modern media have, they have drawbacks, which consist of using it for purposes that may be illegal or hostile to the morals of society. Therefore, this research paper discusses the problem of media ideology and social networking sites, and their role in creating awareness And public culture to prevent and reduce crime, according to purposeful persuasive mechanisms that rely on media strategies to build awareness and security culture among members of society, and provide them with the skills to deal with these media messages in their various forms, and to address their contents in a scientific manner that is compatible with societal and security developments to prevent and reduce crime.