Effects of media violence on children discussed at Dublin conference

The effect of media violence on children will come under the spotlight at a conference in Dublin today.

Morethan 130 policy makers, academics, practitioners and students will attend the 'Our Children - Our Future' event.

Other topics up for discussion include the early sexualisation of children and the mental health impacts of childhood adversity.

Spokesperson Roisin McGlone said the purpose was to discuss best practice and "get back to encouraging children to develop their own creative play, and develop their own futures".