A sexual assault has occurred in Durham Region. The media are warning people, especially women, to be cautious and wary. The perception is that these types of criminals are not controlled in our justice system. What is the term for this type of situation?

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Moral panic refers to widespread fear, often an irrational one, that someone or something is a threat to the values, safety, and interests of a community or society at large. In this case, the media's warnings and the perception that the justice system is not controlling these types of criminals contribute to a moral panic about sexual assault in the Durham Region.

A Sexual Assault Has Occurred in Durham Region