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Fair Media Images
A Media Advocacy Organization
United States
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"I See Me" Survey 
There have been numerous studies done about the negative effects of misleading images portrayed by the media. Whether it be sitcoms,news programs or advertising. But despite the public outcry and voices of disapproval our airwaves are still saturated with stereotypes and distorted images.
Fair Media Images is collaborating with various sources to change these images, and we would like to hear from you.
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- An average American child will see 200,000 violent acts and 16,000 murders on TV by age 18
- Most violent acts go unpunished on TV and are often accompanied by humor. The consequences of human suffering and loss are rarely depicted
- Many shows glamorize violence. TV often promotes violent acts as a fun and effective way to get what you want, without consequences
- Repeated exposure to TV violence makes children less sensitive toward its effects on victims and the human suffering it causes.
ASK THE EXPERT? 
Richard Rosenfeld
How can the media cover crime without glamorizing crime or revictimizing the victims?
I have long argued that the media should treat crime news more like it covers business or science news. there is nothing wrong with focusing on individual events but they should always be put in the context of overall crime patterns and trends.
Curators Professor and Director of the Ph.D. Program
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Missouri-St. Louis
richard_rosenfeld@umsl.edu
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United States
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