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Cameron Canada Corporation is very pleased to support The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association in their fight to STOP BULLYING. Message from the Premier On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is my pleasure to congratulate the RNC Association on the publication of your 20th Annual Community Guide, Bullying Awareness. Focusing on this issue is so important to educating, raising public awareness and, ultimately, solving the problem. Unfortunately, many live with the negative effects of bullying in all strata of our population and all sectors of society. In our schools, workplaces, and homes, as well as online and in many other situations, people can be subjected to the debilitating effects of the bullying. Creating safe and secure communities where everyone can live without fear is essential to developing a stronger, healthier, more vibrant and productive society. We must face this challenge together, and I commend the RNC Association on their efforts in combating and raising awareness on this issue. Only by working together can we eradicate this unacceptable behaviour. Sincerely, Kathy Dunderdale Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador www.rnca.ca 1 THETHE ST.ST. JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONALIN WOMEN’SWOMEN’S FILMLM FESTIVAL FESTIVALFE see hear Proud Supporter womensfilmfestival.com October 18-22 2011 Of The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary VOCM Cares Foundation PH: 709-579-2273 FAX: 709-576-1590 email: [email protected] www.vocm.com www.rnca.ca 2 President’s m e s s a g e It brings me great pleasure to present to members of our community the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association’s 20th Annual Community Guide. On the 20th Anniversary of this Community Guide, I’d like to thank the many sponsors and supporters of the RNCA who have allowed us the opportunity to spread awareness of important issues across the province. It is only with your continued assistance that we are able to draw attention to, and hopefully deter, some of these problems. This year’s Guide focuses on the distressing issue of Bullying Awareness. Bullying is a prevalent and diverse form of violence that can take many different forms - physical, emotional, and/or verbal. It can also occur in many different environments, but is characteristically associated with schools. While bullying can often be thought of as being a “normal” part of growing up, that simply is not the truth. Violence of any type should never be tolerated. Through programs and presentations organized by the RNC, the police force of this province is continuing to work to eliminate bullying. One such program is “STRIVE”, which was developed in response to requests to have officers attend schools to speak to students on the problem of bullying. This program has grown into a multifaceted and interactive series that can be delivered to students in Newfoundland and Labrador from grades Kindergarten to grade nine. This program demonstrates how the members of this police force are committed to finding a solution to bullying. The RNCA is very proud to be able to bring some light to these serious issues and make this province a better place for its residents. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Tim Buckle President RNC Association www.rnca.ca 3 ! ! ! ! Providers of offshore support vessels, vessel crewing and vessel agency on the East Coast of Canada. Seabase is the Canadian representative for Maersk Interested in ending HOMOPHOBIA? 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For more information visit www.navcanada.ca www.rnca.ca 4 Table of CONTENTS RNCA 20th Annual Community Guide BULLYING AWARENESS Message from the Premier . .1 RNCA Executive Members . .7 Message from the RNCA President . .3 Message from the Publisher . .9 Bullying Awareness How Safe is Your School? . .15 Teaching Children the Skill of Confidence . .47 What Can I Do if I Want to Say No to Peer Pressure 17 Addressing Cyber-Bullying . .49 What Can I Do if I Want To Be More Assertive? . .19 How to Pick a Good Self-Defense Program . .51 Safe & Caring Schools . .21 Speaking Up About Putdowns . .53 Suicide & Bullying . .23 Bullying in Schools – Seven Solutions for Parents . .57 Lady Gaga and Ellen DeGeneres Against Bullying . .25 Record Keeping and Bullying . .61 Bullying is Wrong and Hurtful . .27 What Every Kid Needs to Know About Bullying . .61 Are Canadians Too Nice to Bully? . .29 By Not Speaking Up, Am I Accepting Bullying? . .63 Bullying in Sports . .35 Fighting Bullying with Babies . .65 What if MY Child is the Bully? . .37 HOPE – a Kids Help Phone Tip Sheet . .71 Acting Friendly or Truly Being Your Friend? How to Tell the Difference . .39 Where to find more information on Bullying . .112 Bullying – What Do Kids Say? . .43 Facing Bullying with Confidence . .45 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . .111 RNCA News & Photo Album Red Cross . .77 Crime Stoppers Police Officer Sgt. Geoff Walsh Memorial of the Year Award – 2010 . .93 Baseball Tournament . .79 NL Police and Peace Officers’ Motorcycle Ride for Dad . .81 Memorial Association Parade . .95 NL Law Enforcement Torch Run . .83 National Police and Peace Halloween Pumpkin Patrol . .85 Officers Memorial Service . .97 Seniors’ 2010 Christmas Party – St. John’s . .87 RNCA Awards of Excellence . .99 Seniors’ 2010 Christmas Party – Corner Brook . .89 Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game . .101 Detective Sgt. Fraize Scholarship . .91 The Rusty Cup Charity Hockey Game . .103 FRONT COVER courtesy of Gerry Boland www.gerryboland.com www.rnca.ca 5 Fenety Marketing is dedicated to assisting high-profile, non-profit organizations with professional marketing and fundraising services. Our reputation for excellence in providing conscientious, professional tele-services campaign management reflects the skills and experience of a dedicated team of professionals. The on-going successful presentation of unique Family Entertainment Special Events, and the publication of highly-acclaimed Community Awareness Guides will continue to raise the public profiles of our many valued clients and generate essential funding for their operations. www.rnca.ca 6 exeCutive Warren Sullivan Tim Buckle Albert Gibbons 1st Vice President President 2nd Vice President Joe Smyth Jessie Wilkins Kerry Chaytor Treasurer Secretary Business Manager Mark Green Steve Simmons Ed Benoit Nick Cashin Director Platoon A Director Platoon B Director Platoon C Director Platoon D Sandy Harvey Glenn Green Mike Kavanagh Krista Day Director, NCOs Director, Corner Brook Director, Director, CID Director, Support Services www.rnca.ca 7 TEAMSTERS UNIoN LoCAL 855 P & H MinePro Services Committed to enhancing 44 Avalon Drive, Labrador City, NL the lives of our members. 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I would also like to congratulate the RNCA on the publication of their 20th Annual Crime Prevention Guide. In selecting Bullying Awareness as the theme of this year’s Crime Prevention publication, our goal is to encourage families, students, schools, organizations and other groups to become better informed about the issues around bullying. This publication contains information on the different types of bullying, as well as describes the social, verbal, physical and cyber-bullying consequences on individuals that are bullied. We are confident that you can find resources here to help you, or your organization, reduce bullying in schools, recreational programs, community organizations and elsewhere. Proceeds from this project helped the RNCA support the Canadian Red Cross’ Bullying Prevention Program for Newfoundland Labrador’s schools, various community activities, youth sports groups, student bursaries, and Cops for Cancer. 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