Violence in the Media: The Stories & the Science

July 18, 2016
9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Parliament of New South Wales, Theatrette
6 Macquarie Street
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
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In Sydney, Australia, the text-align:justify Australian Council on Children and the Media and the Children and Families Research Centre at Macquarie University will host a one day conference on the portrayal of violence in the media.

This conference will focus on:

  • The myths and scientific facts regarding violence in the media
  • The role industry plays in shaping public perception
  • The reporting of violence in the media and its impact on future violence
  • How the media's coverage of violence impacts attitudes toward women and intimate partner violence
  • The development of effective evidence-based policy

The Conference Chairperson is Professor Alan Hayes AM, Distinguished Professor of Family Studies and Director, Family Action Centre, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle.

The opening address will be given by Andrew P Scipione APM, Commissioner, NSW Police Force

Speakers include:

The final panel will include Prof Graham Vimpani, Noni Hazlehurst and Sally Sara.

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