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Julia Roberts and husband to receive humanitarian award

Julia Roberts and Danny Moder are set to be honored for their humanitarian work.

The Oscar-winning actress and her husband, who have twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, nine, and son Henry, seven, will be presented with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) Humanitarian Award at the 2014 Respect Awards in Los Angeles on October 17 for their work on ‘The Normal Heart.’

The 46-year-old actress, who starred in the HBO film, and Danny, 45, who was the director of photography, will be celebrated for raising awareness about HIV via the movie, as well as helping charities, including UNICEF, Heal the Bay and Stand Up to Cancer.

In a statement today (08.19.14), GLSEN said: ”We are proud to recognize Danny Moder and Julia Roberts, whose inspiring work on HBO’s ‘The Normal Heart’ has brought renewed attention to an important movement – and an on-going crisis – in LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender] and American history.”

An adaptation of Larry Kramer’s 1985 play, ‘The Normal Heart’ is about the early years of the AIDS epidemic and is nominated for 11 Emmy Awards at next Monday’s ceremony (08.25.14).

‘Dancing with the Stars’ performer Derek Hough, 29, will also be honored with the Inspiration Award at the 10th annual Respect Awards following the success of his book, ‘Taking the Lead: Lessons From a Life in Motion,’ which ”epitomizes GLSEN’s commitment to storytelling and serves as a testament to the power of a strong work ethic, dedication to one’s craft, and a spirit of perseverance.”

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Julia Roberts and husband to receive humanitarian award

Julia Roberts and Danny Moder are set to be honored for their humanitarian work.

The Oscar-winning actress and her husband, who have twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, nine, and son Henry, seven, will be presented with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) Humanitarian Award at the 2014 Respect Awards in Los Angeles on October 17 for their work on ‘The Normal Heart.’

The 46-year-old actress, who starred in the HBO film, and Danny, 45, who was the director of photography, will be celebrated for raising awareness about HIV via the movie, as well as helping charities, including UNICEF, Heal the Bay and Stand Up to Cancer.

In a statement today (08.19.14), GLSEN said: ”We are proud to recognize Danny Moder and Julia Roberts, whose inspiring work on HBO’s ‘The Normal Heart’ has brought renewed attention to an important movement – and an on-going crisis – in LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender] and American history.”

An adaptation of Larry Kramer’s 1985 play, ‘The Normal Heart’ is about the early years of the AIDS epidemic and is nominated for 11 Emmy Awards at next Monday’s ceremony (08.25.14).

‘Dancing with the Stars’ performer Derek Hough, 29, will also be honored with the Inspiration Award at the 10th annual Respect Awards following the success of his book, ‘Taking the Lead: Lessons From a Life in Motion,’ which ”epitomizes GLSEN’s commitment to storytelling and serves as a testament to the power of a strong work ethic, dedication to one’s craft, and a spirit of perseverance.”

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Children may become desensitized after witnessing violence

Children who witness violence may begin to think it is normal and become more aggressive themselves, according to a new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.

Researchers in Spain interviewed 800 children between the ages of eight and 12, asking about their exposure to violence on television, in their neighborhood, at home and in school. The questionnaire also asked the children whether violence was an appropriate response, and about their own levels of aggression.

Six months later, the researchers returned and surveyed the children with the same questions.

The study found that those children who said that they had witnessed a violent act were more likely to be aggressive, even at the six-month follow-up, suggesting that exposure to violence can have a lasting or delayed effect.

The children who reported being victims of violence during the first round of questions were also more likely to show aggression at the six-month mark.

"Exposure to violence can also increase aggression regardless of whether at home, at school, in or in the virtual world of TV, regardless of whether the person is a witness or a victim," conclude the authors.