About
Dr Melanie Baker-Jones
Dr Melanie Baker-Jones completed her PhD on social media in emergencies in September 2017. Melanie learnt that while there are limited circumstances in which agencies are likely to be held legally accountable, it is still important for them to consider legal risk in the formulation of social media policies and guidelines. She currently works Simpson Western Lawyers in Auckland.
Her thesis is avilable here.
Blog posts on Views & Visions
| Post | Date | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Social media in emergency management | 14 Sep 2015 | communication, policy |
Student project
Social media can be an effective tool for government agencies to both communicate and gain situational awareness during an emergency. As a relatively new tool, new risks might arise as a result of its utilisation. With the increasing usage of Web 2.0 by the emergency services, this project is undertaking a thorough examination of the legal risks associated with the use of social media in emergency management.
Research team
| Type | Project | Research team |
|---|---|---|
| CRC Core Project | Effective risk and warning communication during natural hazards | dgreer, amehta, bduncan, schristensen, astickley, pdootson, jbuchbach, mbakerjones, lbradley, Sophie Miller |
30 Jun 2017
Under what circumstances is it likely that a statutory authority within the emergency management...
12 Aug 2016
Emergency service agencies question whether legal implications can arise when using social media as...
18 Aug 2015
There are high public expectations for warning and risk communication during emergencies, they...
25 Aug 2014
Social media plays an increasing role as a tool for: information dissemination, situational...
Resources credited
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Released |
Title | Download | Key Topics |
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| Presentation-Audio-Video | 02 Aug 2017 | Three Minute Thesis: Melanie Baker-Jones - Showcase 2017 | communication, emergency management, warnings | |
| Presentation-Slideshow | 07 Jul 2017 | Three Minute Thesis: social media in emergencies, an examination of government accountability for risk communication and warning |
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communication, emergency management, risk analysis |
| 15 Aug 2016 | Melaine Baker Jones - 2016 Progress Report |
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communication, communities | |
| 07 Jan 2016 | 2015 Annual Progress Report - Melaine Baker Jones |
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