In March 2005, Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH, testified before the Illinois legislature on the effects of video games. On July 25, 2005 Illinois became the only state in the nation to protect children from violent and sexually explicit video games by prohibiting the sale or rental of these games to minors under age 18.

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Dr. Michael Rich, Director of CMCH,
comments on recent research about the impact of the media on the sexual attitudes and behaviors of teenagers.


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