NCJ Number
155666
Journal
Journal of Juvenile Law Volume: 15 Dated: (1994) Pages: 212-245
Date Published
1994
Length
34 pages
Annotation
This article explores the extent to which violence portrayed in the media, specifically movies and television, inspired real- life violence through intentional crimes or through imitations of sensationalized violence that accidentally lead to real death or injury.
Abstract
The article reviews the literature which has shown a causal connection between violence on television and violence in real life and examines four cases which have sought and failed to impose liability on broadcasters for injuries allegedly resulting from their broadcasts. These cases demonstrate that television violence has received First Amendment protection. In 1990, Congress passed the Television Program Improvement Act; its effect on reducing television violence is discussed. The final sections of the article cover other legislative proposals which seek to regulate television violence as well as steps being taken by Canada to deal with the problem. 234 notes