True Crime

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A Classic Case
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A Classic Case

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the prevalence of "journalism trauma" among crime reporters. She interviews former colleagues and discusses her experience with PTSD (post-traumatic … 15 $1.50 Add
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A Morally Presumptive Chorus
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A Morally Presumptive Chorus

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the various aspects of a victim’s life that impact how their character is presented, and the tone in which their story is told. Cherry examines how race … 20 $2.00 Add
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A Rational Human Being
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A Rational Human Being

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry narrates her discussion with a fellow crime reporter. They discuss the psychological damage created by a career centred on violence and tragedy. They explore how this … 12 $1.20 Add
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A Strange and Lonely Trauma
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A Strange and Lonely Trauma

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry examines the ethical issues surrounding media coverage of mass shootings. Examining how the competitive and urgent nature of crime reporting leads to interviewing … 17 $1.70 Add
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Bad, Ugly, Good, Repeat
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Bad, Ugly, Good, Repeat

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the psychological impacts and ethical concerns of interviewing the family members of violent crime victims. Cherry explores varied responses to her survey: … 22 $2.20 Add
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Brains on Trauma
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Brains on Trauma

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the psychological impacts of traumatic events and includes the responses of various survey participants who have lost loved ones to homicide or traffic … 15 $1.50 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

From: Gang Life

the conclusion of the book attempts to answer the question how do people end up on a pathway to serious and violent offending? 10 $1.00 Add
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Epilogue and Acknowledgements
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Epilogue and Acknowledgements

From: The Trauma Beat

In the epilogue to her book, Cherry reflects on the findings of her completed research project and how her experience writing this book impacted her mental health. Cherry offers a detailed list … 12 $1.20 Add
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From Civil War to Gangs

From Civil War to Gangs

From: Gang Life

Jafar, a Sudanese refugee and father of two, recounts a harrowing story in Chapter Nine. When he was four years old, his family fled a civil war that had taken the lives of many relatives. He … 17 $1.70 Add
Gang Life

Gang Life

10 of the toughest tell their stories

For the first time, here’s a no-holds-barred inside account of life for criminal gang members in cities and towns across Canada. Mark Totten has slowly gained the confidence of gang members … 216 View
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Gregory Stewart's Mother
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Gregory Stewart’s Mother

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry examines the limited, and sometimes non-existent media coverage of homicides in neighborhoods with low income and high crime rates. Cherry analyzes homicides ignored by … 18 $1.80 Add
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I did not know who I was

I did not know who I was

From: Gang Life

twenty-five-year-old Kim describes a life, both inside and outside her gang, in which “I did not know who I was.” Her childhood and early adolescence were wracked with rejection and … 21 $2.10 Add
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I won't back down

I won’t back down

From: Gang Life

Jake, who is Caucasian and twenty-eight years old, takes us on a whirlwind tour that parallels the emotional and behavioural problems that plagued his childhood with his life in a gang. He was … 19 $1.90 Add
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If I told you I'd have to kill you

If I told you I’d have to kill you

From: Gang Life

meet thirty-two-year-old Jeremy and thirty-year-old Dawn. Jeremy is a scrawny transporter of guns, drugs, and money for various gangs. Despite having Aboriginal blood, he passes as white, which … 16 $1.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Gang Life

describes how he came about to writing this book and his history of interest in gangs. Analyzes the different types of gangs. Describes legal obligations of his interviews. Explains some … 14 $1.40 Add
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It's Just Different
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It’s Just Different

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses mass shootings in the media. She examines the damage caused by interviewing survivors on the scene and the danger created by publicizing the identity of the … 20 $2.00 Add