Artist and educator Abelard offers summaries of psychological research and quotes on the correlation between TV violence and aggressive behavior.

"Three-Year Study Documents Nature of Television Violence," an article by Dr. Donald Shifrin, is reprinted from the August 1998 issue.

Association investigates the effect of television violence on children and discusses ways parents can intervene to minimize its impact.

"Portrayal of Violence in the Media: Impacts and Implications for Policy," by Melanie Brown, is part of the institute's Trends and Issues series.

Michael Crabb's article for the Canadian Broadcasting Company is presented with links to related stories and a discussion board.

Advocates for an educational focus in media present research, debates and legislation on ratings and censorship plus quotes and resources.

Read brief overview of the 1996 National Violence Study and the 1995 UCLA Television Violence Monitoring Report.

Report by the Federal Trade Commission accuses the entertainment industry of advertising violent content to children. Full text in .pdf.

Grassroots parental organization promotes nonviolent entertainment. View toy rankings, book recommendations, articles and upcoming events.

Keep abreast of how the Jones are cleaning up their TV sets south of the border with the V-Chip, designed by Vancouver native, Tim Collings.