Violence in the Media

Over the past 20 years there have been numerous studies and frequent warnings about violent television programs, video games, movies, and music arousing young people to act violently. Many other social factors can increase the likelihood of violence by youth: lack of parental involvement, violence in home, violence in neighborhoods, and easy access to guns and drugs. Nevertheless, researchers have pointed to many hours of viewing excessive violence, playing violent video games as a potential contributor to violent behavior by young adults. This presentation will examine the evidence of violence in TV programs, movies, music, and video games; it's possible impact on the behavior of our youth; and what can be done about it.