Ep.123 Gangs in the Digital Age with Michelle Storrod

11/07/2025 58 min Episodio 125
Ep.123 Gangs in the Digital Age with Michelle Storrod

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We spoke to Professor Michelle Storrod, whose work examines how gangs have adapted to—and been shaped by—the digital world.
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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