This one-day conference focuses on:

• Unpacking the myths and presenting the scientific facts about violence in the media
• The role industry plays in shaping public perceptions on this topic
• The reporting of violence in the media and how this might impact further violence at an individual and societal level
• How media violence and reporting of violence impact on attitudes toward women and domestic violence
• The issue of developing effective evidence-based policy in these key areas.

The conference features a range of international scholars from Australia, United States and Germany.

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