In episode 123 we speak with Professor Michelle Lyttle Storrod about her work on gangs and their usage of the internet and technology.
Michelle Lyttle Storrod is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Widener University and is an affiliate of the SAFElab at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her PhD from Rutgers University–Camden. Michelle is the coauthor of the largest violence prevention charity in Europe. Her cross-national scholarly pursuits center on the intricate intersection of youth, social media, and crime. Specifically, her research delves into how young people utilize social media platforms and mobile devices within the context of crime and victimization including drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and serious youth violence.
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Get in touch with Michelle:
Widener University Website // mjlyttlestorrod AT widener.edu
Below are the papers authored by Michelle that were
discussed in this episode of The Crim Academy:
Storrod, M. L., & Densley, J. A. (2017). ‘Going viral’ and ‘Going country’: the expressive and instrumental activities of street gangs on social media. Journal of youth studies, 20(6), 677-696. [article link]