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When a program contains scenes that are likely to be disturbing for children under 10, for example, because of their frightening nature.
Arcom 2025 youth signage awareness raising campaign
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As of November 20 (International Children's Rights Day) and for at least 3 weeks, TV channels, radio stations and on-demand audiovisual media services (SMAD) will be showing the youth signage information and awareness-raising campaign.
What is youth signage?
The "signalétique jeunesse" is a scheme for classifying audiovisuel programs to indicate to the public whether a program is unsuitable for persons under 18.
There are five categories of program, according to their acceptability for the protection of children and adolescents:
- all audiences (category I)
- - 10 years (category II)
- - 12 years (category III)
- - 16 years (category IV)
- - 18 years (category V
Which pictogram for which content?
Diffusion times
No time restrictions, but not allowed in children's programs.
When a program is likely to disturb children under the age of 12. Such programs may include repeated use of physical or psychological violence, or scenes of a sexual nature unsuitable for an audience of this age.
Diffusion times
As a general rule, from 10 pm.
Special regime for cinema channels: no time restrictions except on Wednesdays, when diffusion is only permitted from 8:30pm.
Erotic programs or those featuring scenes of extreme violence.
Diffusion times
As of 10:30pm.
Special regime for cinema channels: from 8:30pm.
Pornographic or extremely violent programs.
Diffusion times
Between midnight and 5 a.m.
Only certain channels accessible by contract are authorized to show these programs, with a locking scheme.
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Campaign TV spots
TV spot for the 8-10 age segment
TV spot for the 11-13 age segment
TV spot for the 14-16 age segment
Campaign radio spot
Arcom tutorials
Arcom youth signage campaign: Gary
Arcom youth signage campaign: Margaux
Arcom youth signage campaign: Agathange
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Evaluation of the Arcom youth signage campaign, media practices and exposure of person under 18s to inappropriate content
Arcom carried out a quantitative post-test to evaluate the campaign's effectiveness. The Authority also conducted a qualitative study to gain a better understanding of the media uses and practices of 8-16 year-olds, and the challenges posed by inappropriate content for parents and children.
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