Tag: facebookgroups

Online Networks and Social Change

Social Media and its Effects on Solving Crime.

Leoné Pretorius15 Comments

Abstract This paper discusses the important role social media platforms play in not only helping law enforcement solve crimes but, how it has changed the flow of information from law enforcement to the public. There are many social media platforms that aid in criminal investigations but, Reddit and Facebook are the two examples that are highlighted within this text. Reddit is shown to be helpful as the users on the platform gather evidence on certain crimes and discourage vigilantism. On the Read more […]

Communities and Social Media

Finding Community Online as a Military Partner

Michelle Hoare27 Comments

The author, Michelle and her family through the years Finding-Community-Online-as-a-Military-PartnerDownload Abstract This paper investigates the different ways in which Australian Defence Force (ADF) partners use informal Facebook groups to navigate the challenges of military life. These private groups have grown exponentially with the introduction of Web 2.0 technologies allowing ADF partners to share information, seek support and navigate military life away from official support systems. Read more […]