TV crime shows traumatize masses

TV crime shows traumatize masses

From Kompas

Various criminal reports have been aired by local TV stations, which are still within proper limits. But when the programs present reenactments of some crimes, many viewers find it difficult to wipe from their memories.

Some people cannot forget the disturbing criminal acts their whole life, others become traumatized and others develop an obsession and become "copycat" criminals after what they have seen on TV.

Criminal news on TV should therefore be designed in such a way that it will deter perpetrators and educate TV audiences, by airing the punishment imposed on the culprits and/or their endeavors to restore their normal life.

This is, in fact, a big assignment for the criminal report section of the stations, because however small the stories are of crime on TV, they have some impact on certain groups of viewers.

LARASATI Jepara, Central Java