LOS ANGELES, CA—The Denver chapter of the Parents Television Council today announced the formation of a local chapter Advisory Board. The announcement was made by Denver Chapter Director Robert McIntosh. The Advisory Board will assist in increasing local awareness and implementation of PTC programs, strategic planning and fundraising efforts.

Among those who have already been named to the board are Colorado Lt. Governor Jane E. Norton; former Colorado U.S. Attorney Mike Norton; and Sheri Engstrom, former Mrs. Colorado. McIntosh is also meeting with actors, writers, producers, public policy activists, athletes, academicians and philanthropists to join the Advisory Board.

"Scientific research confirms that exposure to graphic media depictions of sex, violence and profanity have a long-term and harmful effect on children. They become desensitized, they often perceive their world as fearful, and they are more likely to engage in harmful and risky behavior" said McIntosh.

"If we have any hope for a civilized society, we must protect our children and grandchildren from the proliferation of sex, violence and profanity on television, in films, video games and other forms of entertainment. This Advisory Board will work help us ensure that Denver residents are aware of the negative impacts of graphic and gratuitous entertainment, and they will work to reduce the negative influence it has on our children."

The Parents Television Council is the nation's most influential advocacy organization protecting children against sex, violence and profanity. The organization has more than one million members, more than 18,000 of which live in Colorado. The organization was founded in 1995 to ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity on television and in other media. This national grassroots organization works with television producers, broadcasters, networks and sponsors in an effort to stem the flow of harmful and negative messages targeted to children.

The PTC also works with elected and appointed government officials to enforce broadcast decency standards. Most importantly, the PTC produces critical research and publications documenting the dramatic increase in sex, violence and profanity in entertainment. This information is provided free of charge so parents can make informed viewing choices for their own families. Including the Denver Chapter, the PTC has more than 30 chapters throughout the United States.