Social Control, Crime, and Social Media

What are the implications of citizens broadcasting the events of a crime as it occurs or of a community tragedy being replayed on millions of phones in the moment?

Consider the theories of social control in light of one of the most profound modern changes to human society: social media. Then, consider how social media may affect perceptions of crime, both as it occurs and in its aftermath?

In this Discussion, you analyze social control theory in relationship to crime and social media.