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…THE V (Violence)-CHIP By Mary Ann Banta Board Member, National Coalition on Television Violence BACKGROUND Almost from its inception, television has attracted critics concerned with violence portrayed in prime-time and Saturday morning children's…

…people in today’s society. The recent hooting at high schools is further evidence that the availability of guns is widespread. Without strict gun enforcement laws, guns will continue to be the weapon of violence. Gun control hobbyists believe the tightening…

…and affect the way they think and act while in and around school. Heavy metal can lead to violence and suicide in teens from listening to the music they do. One study done by David Merrell from Suffolk,Virginia, somewhat proves heavy metal is bad…

…important event that leads the child to violence. For most children, going to school is their first serious step into the broader community. When a child is rejected by other children, he/she will develop low self-esteem and will seek compatible company elsewhere…

…will not be completely united until harmony among individuals occurs (Cawly 1-9). Schools across the country have instated anti-violence codes to ensure the students safety. School violence is defined as any unacceptable behavior that threatens or harms others…

…upon as more of a shocking crime. Some examples of these crimes are: date rape, domestic violence, and high school massacres. Katz also singles out some violent male icons such as: Rocky, Rambo and Terminator. Also, there are clips shown of our popular…

…is mose common in high schools and colleges. Rape is sometimes associated in dating. This is a form of dating violence. Date rape is the most common form of rape. One way this type of rape happens is trhought the use of illegal drugs. Drugs can be slipped…

…The Christian Media Ministry has developed a guide to children viewing the Lord of the Rings, and other controversial movies that contain violence. The Ministry describes LOTR as relatively clean, but the sword fighting may be too strong for children…

…Guns in the Media 1. Courage Under Fire(movie)- this movie gives a good perception of war and the violence that takes place during desperate times 2. Cops(television program)- arms in this program are used to enforce authority 3. ABC News Telecast…

…a variety of ways to get around the meaning of the decision. In those few localities where there was at least minimum compliance, intimidation and violence were used to keep the White schools White. The Brown decision did provide a setting for major…