Media Violence Education Program

 

The effects of media violence on youth are a concern for parents, researchers and elected officials alike. Over the past 30 years research has repeatedly found that there are negative effects on children who watch violent television. Violent video games, movies, music and toys have also come under scrutiny. The Media Violence program is led by SAVE staff member, Tracy Thornton.

In July of 2000, 6 major public health associations signed a joint statement that concluded “based on over 30 years of research, viewing entertainment violence can lead to increases in aggressive attitudes, values and behavior, particularly in children.” [American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychological Association]

The Media Violence Education Project is offered to youth in grades 3-12 and adults in central Ohio. Each year the project serves between 300-400 individuals a year. The project provides workshops on media literacy and the effects of media violence on society. Workshops are taught on site, in two to six hour sessions. Their purpose is to provide participants with the critical thinking skills needed to understand how the media can motivate and manipulate as well as how to combat the negative effects of violent media.

*New! Watch the 2008 Media Violence "Sound Off" PSA

 

New Workshops!

 

   The Business of Media                         The Business of Media                        The Business of Media

                                                 

 

All workshops are relevant and current addressing media concerns of today. Workshops are developed to address a variety of groups from 3rd grade up to adults. Workshops may also be scheduled for all-male or all-female audiences.

 

Audience Range
Elementary School  3rd through 6th grade
Middle School 6th through 8th grade
High School 9th through 12th grade
Adults Parents, teachers, etc

 

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SAVE would like to present a MVEP workshop for your group or organization. If you are interested in scheduling a MVEP workshop for your school, group, church or organization, please contact Tracy Thornton for more information.

 

Media Violence Workshops for Girl Scouts

Schedule a Seal of Ohio Council-approved media violence workshop for your troop or service unit! We are currently offering workshops in the Central Ohio area. *Meets criteria for "The Choice is Yours" junior badge; skill builder and technology activities for the "Media Saavy" Interest Patch for cadettes and seniors. Contact Tracy Thornton for more information.

Contact the Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council to register for these upcoming workshops:

  • September 29, 2008 -The Choice is Yours (badge included) for Juniors, 4th-6th grade. Download a flyer
  • October 6, 2008 - Media Savvy for skill builder and technology activities (patch not included) Cadettes and Seniors. Download a flyer

 

Media Violence Resources

Watch They Watch

Edge

Common Sense

Enough
What Parents Fear Most -video/article

 

 

Would you like to become a Media Violence Education Project Presenter?

Contact Tracy Thornton for more information.

Updated: 08/25/2008

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