Danielle Slakoff, PhD
@dslakoffphd.bsky.social
Award-winning Criminologist. Associate Professor #SacState. Research: Media Portrayal of Crime/Victims, Domestic Violence, Gender, Race. Views my Own. Pronounced “Slay-coff"
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September 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
DM me with your email, and I’d be happy to send you a copy! I’m one of the authors!
Importantly, though, the benefits of true crime were often discussed alongside important caveats, like the need for the content to be factual, created ethically, and with co-victim consent. #TrueCrime
Here’s the link: doi.org/10.1080/1520...
Here’s the link: doi.org/10.1080/1520...
“Media Pressure is What Makes Law Enforcement Move”: Insights from Co-victims About the Positive Impacts of True Crime Media Attention
The true crime genre, which focuses on real cases of harm told in an entertaining, narrative format, is enormously popular in the United States and abroad. While existing research has extensively e...
doi.org
August 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Importantly, though, the benefits of true crime were often discussed alongside important caveats, like the need for the content to be factual, created ethically, and with co-victim consent. #TrueCrime
Here’s the link: doi.org/10.1080/1520...
Here’s the link: doi.org/10.1080/1520...
Three main themes were present in co-victims' interviews. 1. True crime can help bring needed attention to their loved one’s (and other people’s) cases. 2. True crime can help educate people on criminal justice system issues. 3. True crime can place pressure on criminal justice officials.
August 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Three main themes were present in co-victims' interviews. 1. True crime can help bring needed attention to their loved one’s (and other people’s) cases. 2. True crime can help educate people on criminal justice system issues. 3. True crime can place pressure on criminal justice officials.
Thank you!! We had a small party with friends and family to celebrate. It was so much fun.
August 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Thank you!! We had a small party with friends and family to celebrate. It was so much fun.
Thank you!!!
August 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you!!!
I agree completely. I feel so much hope in the classroom
January 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I agree completely. I feel so much hope in the classroom
I truly think we have one of the most beautiful campuses in the country! ♥️
November 26, 2024 at 7:35 PM
I truly think we have one of the most beautiful campuses in the country! ♥️
We are reading “In Cold Blood” in my media and crime class and “Leaving Dorian” for my domestic violence class.
November 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM
We are reading “In Cold Blood” in my media and crime class and “Leaving Dorian” for my domestic violence class.
It varies by class, but generally I have them read the book in parts and then we meet for “book club” meetings throughout the semester where I lead discussion. The discussion questions tie the book to the course material.
I am happy to share my discussion questions if that would help!
I am happy to share my discussion questions if that would help!
November 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM
It varies by class, but generally I have them read the book in parts and then we meet for “book club” meetings throughout the semester where I lead discussion. The discussion questions tie the book to the course material.
I am happy to share my discussion questions if that would help!
I am happy to share my discussion questions if that would help!