It has struck the workplace with workers taking the lives of others. It has struck our schools with kids killing kids. Whatever you think and whatever you know about crime and violence, you are living in an era where violence and crime have become among the most significant social problems facing America. There are many causes of violence. Dysfunctional families and media violence are influencing our children.
Media violence creates a mind set - the mind set that it is okay to commit violence.
In our morning cartoons a child witnesses 20 violent acts per hour. Video games focus on killing and destroying. The violence of our times affects each and every one of us. When violence strikes at school, it has a longer-lasting effect than when it strikes in any other setting. As an academic Health Science University, we feel it is our obligation to reach into our community and help with the understanding and prevention of violence.