Message from the Premier
Children’s Internet Safety
On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I congratulate the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association on the publication of its 22nd Annual Community Guide, entitled Children’s Internet Safety.
Unfortunately, with increased popularity and use of social media among young people, cyber- violence is also on the rise. As a government, we are committed to working with educators, parents and students to combat cyber-violence and other forms of aggression and abuse against children. In fact, working with the other Atlantic provinces, the Government of Newfoundland Labrador has launched the Cybersafe Girl initiative (www.cybersafegirl.ca) which provides young girls, as well as parents and educators, with information on Internet safety.
I commend the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association for their efforts in raising awareness of this issue. As a society, we must work together to eliminate violence and abuse of every kind so that all residents may live free of fear, intimidation and harm.
Sincerely
The Honourable Kathy Dunderdale Premier
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It is my pleasure to once again present members of the community with The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association’s 22nd Annual Community Guide. It is through the generous support of the many sponsors and supporters of the RNCA that we are able to publish this Community Guide each year. I would like to thank these supporters for their assistance in bringing prevalent issues to the attention of our community.
This year’s Community Guide pays focus to Children’s Internet Safety. This is a particularly significant topic for society today as the use of technology has increased significantly. The Internet has many educational and worthwhile uses: however, it can also be a source of danger for youth. It is crucial that we remain diligent in ensuring children’s safety while online and discuss the possible dangers of technology with them.
I hope you find this publication a good resource for safe Internet practices. Thank you again for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Tim Buckle President RNC Association
www.rnca.ca 3 www.rnca.ca 4 Table of CONTENTS RNCA 22nd Annual Community Guide Children’s Internet Safety Children’s Internet Safety Kids & the Internet: The Facts ...... 11 Instant Messaging ...... 65 Children Misunderstand Public Nature of the Internet, Gaming ...... 69 Survey Finds ...... 13 Virtual Worlds ...... 75 Online: Know the Facts - Protect Yourself! ...... 15 Managing Video Game Playing in the Home ...... 79 Violent and Hateful Content ...... 17 Managing Superhero Play ...... 83 What is Cyberbullying? ...... 21 Excessive Internet Use ...... 85 Are You a Target? ...... 23 Too Much Time Online ...... 87 Is Your Child Being Bullied in Cyberspace? ...... 25 Gambling - Overview ...... 89 How to Block Cyberbullies ...... 29 Talking to Youth about Online Gambling ...... 89 What Makes Young People Vulnerable Are you Web Aware? to Exploitation ...... 31 A Checklist for Parents ...... 91 Online Exploitation: What to Watch For ...... 33 A Checklist for Kids Ages 9-12 ...... 93 It’s Easy to Get Sucked in... Protect Yourself! . . . . .37 A Checklist for Kids Ages 13-17 ...... 95 How Safe is Your School? ...... 39 Family Online Safety Contract Cyber Security Consumer Tip Sheet ...... 41 Parent’s Contract ...... 97 Tools to Use - Definitions ...... 51 Child’s Contract ...... 99 Cyber-Safety Tips for Parents & Caregivers ...... 53 Rights of a Child ...... 101 Online Interactions and “Netiquette” ...... 57 Need Help? Here’s How to Get It! ...... 103 Online Profile Checklist ...... 61
RNCA News & Photo Album
Message from the Premier ...... 1 2012 Crime Stoppers Police Officers Message from the RNCA President ...... 3 of the Year Award ...... 119 RNCA Executive Members ...... 7 NL & Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Association Parade ...... 121 Message from the Publisher ...... 9 Detective Sgt. Thomas Fraize Scholarship ...... 123 Donations to the Community ...... 105 Remembrance Day Parade ...... 125 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony ...... 105 RNCA Awards of Excellence ...... 127 Law Enforcement Torch Run - St. John’s ...... 107 Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game ...... 129 Law Enforcement Torch Run - Corner Brook . . . . .109 RESOURCES ...... 132 Seniors’ 2012 Christmas Party - St. John’s ...... 111 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX ...... 130 Seniors’ 2012 Christmas Party - Corner Brook . . . .113 Halloween Lootbag Patrol - St. John’s ...... 115 Halloween Lootbag Patrol - Corner Brook ...... 117
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Each year, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association publishes a Community Guide as a result of financial contributions from residents of the province and business representatives. With their generous support for our annual campaign, the RNCA is able to give back to Newfoundland & Labrador communities through donations to various local charities and youth-oriented programs in an effort to keep our younger generations from experiencing the negative effects of many of the topics discussed in these annual publications.
This 22nd Annual Community Guide focuses on the topic of Children’s Internet Safety. Our goal is to educate children, youth and adults on the potential hazards and risks related to the use of the Internet, and to provide information, tools and strategies for children so they can better protect themselves online.
On behalf of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every contributor to our 2012 Telephone Appeal, which allowed us to publish this year’s Community Guide.
This unique publication is distributed free-of-charge each year to schools, libraries and public facilities, and it is also available online at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association’s website -www.rnca.ca, making it easily accessible to everyone.
Your comments and suggestions regarding these publications are always welcome and we look forward to speaking with you again this year during our Annual Telephone Appeal.
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Canadian Youth and Internet Use Canadian children and youth are major users of the Internet. In fact, Canadian households are a world leader in Internet usage. Youth are using the Internet for social interaction, entertainment, education, information and other activities. Chat Rooms • 99% of Canadian youth report they have used the Internet at some point. Almost 8 in 10 say they have • 30% of 9-10 year olds go into chat rooms. For 11-12 Internet access at home. years, the rate is 58%; 13-14 year olds is at 70%; 15- 17 years is 72%. • Almost half say they use the Internet from home at least an hour every day. • Of those who visit chat rooms, 26% of 9-10 year olds visit adult chat rooms; 37% for 11-12 years; and 66% Kids say their parents know nothing about the sites for 15-17 year olds. they visit; parents say they do • The majority of youth who visit private and adult-only • When asked how much their parents know about web chat rooms are at home but unsupervised (85%) and sites they visit almost 4 in 10 young people say their they have no household rule relating to this practice parents know very little or nothing. (82%). • When parents were asked about how much they Exposure to Pornography/Sexual solicitation knew about the sites their children visit, 71% said they knew a great deal or a fair bit. • More than half of young Internet users have received pornographic junk mail. Most did not tell their parents • More than one third of young people say they erase (78%). the history that shows the web sites they’ve visited. • Almost one-half of youth in secondary school say • 8 in 10 young people say their parents don’t talk to someone has made unwanted sexual comments to them at all or very little about what they do online. them on the Internet. • While 78% of parents say they talk to their kids about • 21% of young Internet users indicated they would give their online habits a great deal or fair bit. out both their name and address online in order to • 50% of young people think their parents know less win a prize. about the Internet than they do. • About one-quarter of youth have their own personal Kids are on their own when using the Internet web site. 57% of these provide their email address; • A large percentage of young people are alone when 26% provide their full name and 22% provide a they go online. 50% say they are alone most of the photograph of themselves. time. 33% say they are alone some of the time. • Of all young Internet users, 60% have household • 15% of young people say they have met in person at rules about not giving out personal information about least one friend they’ve made online. themselves or their family. • Most youth have their own email accounts, but many parents are unaware they do. www.redcross.ca www.rnca.ca 11 A profession. A career. Tonnes of A life. Come explore IOC challengchallengeses ! www.ironore.ca
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Toronto, ON – A new Internet Safety study • One in 10 youth do not know all of the people conducted by Microsoft Canada and Ipsos Reid on their friends/messaging list. provides new insight into the way children use the • Two in five 10 year olds always participate in Internet, how they perceive the risks of sharing instant messaging when online. personal information online and how much parents understand about their child’s online • 26% per cent of children age 10 to 14 have behaviour. Issues relating to privacy are of seen hateful messages particular concern as 70 per cent of children age • 96 per cent of parents have spoken with their 10 to 14 believe the information they put online children about dangers to be aware of online. and send to friends is private and 37 per cent of The Microsoft Canada and Ipsos Reid report girls and 22 per cent of boys in this age range surveyed a nationally representative sample of have emailed their picture to someone. 1,000 children from age 10 to 14 who have Other important findings from the Microsoft Internet access at home, and 600 parents of Canada and Ipsos Reid survey relate to Internet children age 10 to 14 who have Internet access at use outside of the home. The study found that 85 home. The study focused on Canadian children’s per cent of children age 10 to 14 who have access to the Internet and their behaviours and Internet access at home also have access to the experiences while online including stranger Internet outside the home and that 15 per cent of danger, cyber bullying and privacy issues these children visit websites that their parents consider off limits. Highlights from the survey of children age 10-14 with Internet access at home include: • 33 per cent of children age 10 to 14 spend 6-10 hours a week online while 26 per cent spend more than 10 hours a week online. • 25 per cent of children would feel safe getting together with a person they have only met online and talked to for a long time online. • 17 per cent of children say they have used the Internet in the middle of the night. • 11 per cent have been asked by a stranger for personal information while online such as their full name, home address and phone number.
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• As your kids get older, talk to them about hate sites. They will be more likely to recognize and avoid them if you teach them the history of racism and explain the strategies that these types of sites use. Help them identify certain symbols and content as hateful, such as swastikas or Nazi paraphernalia, offensive comments about race and sexual orientation or caricatures of ethnic or racial minorities.
• Addressing peer pressure with tweens and teens can be difficult – sites like eBaum’s World and Newgrounds are hugely popular, so your kids may feel pressure from friends to visit them. To minimize this risk, discuss the following with your kids:
• Explain that some images could permanently affect them. Young people often feel that “being grown up” means being able to watch anything, without showing their emotions. Teens will consume violent images to “see just how much they can handle”. Remind your kids that we cannot always erase images that we have seen from our memory.
• Discuss images they have seen that they found disturbing – this will give them the chance to express themselves about these potentially traumatizing images and to “emotionally digest” what they’ve seen.
• Explain to them if they find violent or hateful content disturbing, they are not alone. Research suggests that young people take more risks when they go online with their friends. Tell your kids that they are most likely not the only ones in their group that find these kinds of sites disturbing. By being vocal and clear about their feelings, they may avoid any potential stress caused by their refusal to look at the material – and they help peers who are feeling the same way.
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By Marcia Kelly or threatening messages can be posted on these sites. Some young people also post If the word “bullying” makes you think mean comments at legitimate Web sites’ of one child picking on another in the guest books. Others post blogs (short for schoolyard, it maybe time to update “Web logs”), information that is instantly your image of this important problem. published to a Web site. Bullies have found While such face-to-face harassment blogging to be a powerful tool when certainly still exists, new ways of encouraging peers to gang up on another bullying have emerged. With the child. proliferation of cell phones, instant messaging, social networking Web sites Cyberbullies, like schoolyard bullies, look such as MySpace, and other for targets who are vulnerable, socially technologies, bullying has muscled its isolated, and may not understand social way into cyberspace. norms. Many children with disabilities have these characteristics, and so they may Cyberbullying, as this new be especially vulnerable to cyberbullying. technological danger is called, may already have happened to your child. Your 3-step plan to protect your According to a study done by children from cyberbullying wiredsafety.org, 90 percent of middle- Today’s children are the first generation to school students say they have been the experience cyberbullying. Today’s parents victims of this new form of bullying. are the first to figure out how to respond to Perhaps more sobering, only 15 percent the problem. of parents even know what cyberbullying is, according to another As you venture into this new territory, here study by the group. are some tips that you may find helpful, Cyberbullying: What it is and how says Julie Hertzog, PACER’s bullying it works prevention project coordinator. 1. Raise the topic of cyberbullying with Cyberbullying is the use of technology your children. to harass, hurt, embarrass, humiliate, or intimidate another person. It can be Many children are afraid to initiate such a done anonymously, which makes it easy conversation because they fear that their for one child to hurt another and not be access to the Web and cell phones will be held accountable or see the impact of his eliminated; others are scared to admit that or her actions. Because this technology they are being bullied. Open the subject for reaches a wider audience than just the discussion and let your children know that person who is targeted, its effects can be you want them to have some cyber devastating. freedom—but that it needs to be safe. This form of bullying can take place in 2. Set cyber safety rules. many ways. For example, some young You set safety rules for your children in the people have discovered sites where they physical world. Do the same in cyberspace. can create a free Web page—including Remind your children that they never one intended to bully another child. really know who is on the other end of Embarrassing pictures, private instant cyber communication. It could be the messaging (IM) exchanges, and hateful person they think it is, or itcontinued could onbe page a 27... www.rnca.ca 25 Petten’s Plumbing 29 Chaters Rd. Topsail, NL O A1W 4G3
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Young people are vulnerable because they lack power – Adolescents are curious, and it’s normal for them to push socially and economically – and must rely on adults to boundaries and to experiment; and because they are provide the necessities of life, as well as mature guidance. young they don’t often make the best choices. The Internet If they are without strong support at home or in their opens them up to contact with predators. It’s very easy for community, they are vulnerable to those who want to them to get in too deep, before they realize that they’re in exploit them. danger, and then they are at risk of being exploited Also, adolescents want to leave childhood behind and be because they don’t want to be caught doing whatever it seen as adults. This can be manipulated by those wishing was they were doing. Parents need to be talking about to exploit them. these issues with their children, and monitoring Internet use and watching for danger signs. Some factors make certain young individuals Whatever factors lead to sexual exploitation, once involved even more vulnerable: it is very difficult for a young person to escape. It’s crucial • history of abuse or neglect that there are supports available, and that sexually • low self esteem; poor peer relations exploited youth are not judged, devalued or written off as lost causes. • high levels of conflict with parents/caregivers • drug or alcohol use/addiction • being away from home and away from a familiar environment • poverty, few economic options • lack of education or job skills • meeting the wrong person, in person or online, and growing to trust them • a lack of awareness about sexual abuse/exploitation
Those who have been transported into Canada, often from poor or unstable areas, are unable to seek support and help for fear of being punished, either by their captors or by the authorities. Sometimes they don’t speak the language, so they cannot seek help; they have no papers. They are very much at the mercy of those who traffic them. But even children who live in Canada and have supportive families, schools and communities are increasingly at risk, especially through the Internet.
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The Internet is such a great tool, it is easy to overlook the potential dangers it can pose. These include exposing children and youth to unsuitable/offensive materials, and making them accessible to adults who want to exploit them, and go online to find vulnerable young people.
Online child sexual exploitation is a serious problem. Approximately 1 in 5 children is sexually solicited online.
For young people, the Internet is an incredible social tool. Chat rooms and Instant Messaging are very popular, but they are places where abusers may lurk, and might lie about who they are. Predators can adopt a false young identity, strike up friendships with children or youth and then attempt to meet them in person.
Experts note that predators are not always older. Often, they are peers.
Identifying offenders can be very difficult even when the child does report the incident to parents and/or police. The exploiter may have lied about everything, including their age, gender, location and reasons for contact.
Luring
The term “luring” can mean a variety of activities — enticing a child or youth to reveal personal details about themselves and family members; to send photos; even to meet, usually in a different city or country. Sending photos over the Internet is potentially risky because an exploiter can intercept the photos and cut and paste the child’s image into a pornographic photo and then distribute it.
Internet exploitation typically starts in a friendly, non-threatening way, and the trust of a young person is gained. This process may take place in a single interaction or over a period of weeks or months.
Children and Youth at Risk
Some children and youth are more vulnerable than others. Some traits include: • emotionally immature, naive or curious • shy • desperate to be in an intimate relationship • impulsive • low self-esteem or peer problems • troubled or depressed • strong respect for adult status • experienced prior maltreatment • willing to cooperate for a desired reward
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Female: According to Cybertip.ca’s reported cases, 95% (18) of the identified victims of luring reports were female and the average age of the female victim was 13 years.
Are there warning signs I can watch for? • Your child spends large amounts of time online, especially at night, and doesn't want to tell you who s/he is talking to or doing. • You find pornography on your child's computer. • Your child receives phone calls from adults you don't know or is making calls, sometimes long distance, to numbers you don't recognize. • Your child asks for a web camera or moves the web camera to a more private location. • Your child receives mail, gifts, or packages from someone you don't know. • Your child turns the computer monitor off or quickly changes the screen when you come into the room. • Your child becomes withdrawn from the family. • Your child is using an online account belonging to someone else.
What should you do if you suspect your child is communicating with a sexual predator online?
If you come across child pornography online, believe someone is attempting to lure a child for sexual purposes/commit some other sexual offence against a child, you should:
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An effective way for parents to contribute to child and • What is your school’s policy and process for youth safety is through participation on their school intervening if there is a bullying incident? In what development and/or safe and caring schools committee. ways, and how quickly, have parents and students This would be the place to evaluate how well your child’s been informed and involved? school is creating and maintaining a safe and caring environment. What is your school doing well? What could The Focus on Bullying resource recommends a seven- use improvement? The answers to these and the step plan for how a working group, such as your safe following questions will help your safe school committee school committee, can engage teachers, parents, and focus on the most important issues. students in the creation of a comprehensive plan to prevent bullying in elementary school communities. • To what extent do students, teachers, Although the steps are numbered, schools are administrators, support staff, parents and visitors encouraged to adapt and rearrange these steps as feel welcome, cared about and a part of life at your necessary to suit local requirements and existing school? programs:
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Most of what we do online falls into one of three categories: Talk, Shop and Play. There are risks associated with all these activities that consumers need to be aware of so they can take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their computers.
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), in partnership with Media Awareness Network, wants to make sure you stay safe online. We have developed the following list of potential risks you may encounter during your online experience and suggested tools that may assist in lowering the level of risk.
Cybersquatting Scammers may register a Web address that looks like it belongs to a legitimate business, or one that can easily be typed by accident when navigating to a legitimate Web site. Tools to use: Bookmarks, Content Filters
Cookies Small files your Browser saves on your computer. They often include data like your login and password. Tools to use: Browser and antivirus updates, Clearing browser cache, Privacy policies, Private browsing tools, Secure sites.
Data theft Your financial and personal data can be very valuable in the wrong hands. Tools to use: Bookmarks, Browser and antivirus updates, Clearing browser cache, Creating strong passwords, E-mail encryption, Firewalls, Privacy policies, Privacy settings, Private browsing tools, Reporting online crime, Secure sites.
Excessive spending The ability to buy real or virtual things instantly can make it easy to lose track of how much money you’re spending. Tools to use: Prepaid credit, Content filters Griefing Some people enjoy annoying other people on purpose and ruining experiences that should be fun. Tools to use: Blocking other users, Contacting sites and ISPs, Content filters, Privacy settings, User/vendor rating systems
Identity spoofing It’s easy to pretend to be someone else online. There are lots of fake Facebook profiles and Twitter accounts that pretend to be from someone they’re not. Tools to use: Blocking other users, Browser and antivirus updates, E-mail encryption, Firewalls, Managing reputation, Privacy policies, Privacy settings.
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Malware These programs – which may pretend to be something useful or install themselves by getting you to click a box – can hurt your computer or even take control of it. Tools to use: Bookmarks, Browser and antivirus updates, Firewalls, Secure sites.
Online fraud It’s easy to be taken in by people online who promise more than they intend to deliver. You can see a complete list of online frauds at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm. Tools to use: Bookmarks, Contacting sites and ISPs, Prepaid credit, Reporting online crime, Secure sites, User/vendor rating systems.
Phishing scams E-mails that try to get data from you by pretending to be from a bank or other business. Tools to use: E-mail encryption, Reporting online crime.
Spyware Malware that collects data from your computer. Some spyware records everything you type. Tools to use: Bookmarks, Browser and antivirus updates, Firewalls, Secure sites.
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prosecution, and is not just a problem for teenagers: in fact, a 2012 study found that adults are twice as likely as teens to do it. Overspending The convenience of buying things on a phone or tablet–whether it’s apps for the device or merchandise in an online shop can lead us to make purchases without thinking about them. As well, many game apps– especially those for children–encourage users to spend real money to advance in the game, and if a parent isn’t careful, kids may be able to use their credit card information. Finally, just using the phone can cost an unexpected amount as the price of making calls, sending texts and surfing the Web through mobile devices adds up.
Distraction Many places have passed laws against using mobile devices while driving, but they can also cause accidents for cyclists and pedestrians. As well, having a mobile device handy while you’re doing other things increases the temptation to multitask–which makes you less efficient at all the things you’re doing. Mobile devices can also lead to sleep problems, especially for teenagers who feel a pressure to respond to texts right away and worry about missing what’s going on among their friends.
Inappropriate content Many of the issues faced by parents in moderating their children’s online experience on the Internet are found with mobile devices as well. Many of the apps available are aimed at young children and teens, but because new apps are often rushed to the marketplace–and because app developers rate their own products –it can be hard to know what you’re going to find.
Privacy Invasions Even if you don’t use your phone to store personal information, it’s gathering data all the time about who and where you are. Many legitimate apps will communicate to your phone’s device ID and your location to the app’s developers or to third parties. Most often, this data gathering is spelled out in terms of service you agree to when you download it, but some invasions of privacy are done secretly and maliciously– including spyware that allows someone to turn on your device’s camera or microphone remotely, even when it’s turned off.
How You Can Protect Yourself
Educate yourself. Make sure you understand what features are on a mobile phone before buying it for yourself or for a child. Find out what privacy and security options a device has and activate them; even better, find out before you buy a device which has the best security tools. Before downloading an app, read the Terms of Service to find out what data it’s gathering about you.
Be polite. Treat people you talk to or text with the same way you would treat people offline. Remember that a lot of the cues we use to understand what someone means–their facial expression, their body language, their tone of voice–aren’t present when you’re texting, so phrase what you say carefully and don’t jump to conclusions about what someone else means.
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Think ahead. Imagine who might see any texts or pictures you send or forward with your device. Before you send a text or forward a picture, think about how the person receiving it–or the person who sent it to you–might feel.
Get an eraser. Software is available for nearly every mobile device that lets you track a device, disable it or wipe its memory remotely. Use this immediately if your device is lost or stolen. If you get a new device, make sure the old one has had its memory fully wiped before selling it, giving it away or throwing it out. (Your device’s manufacturer should have this information on their website.)
Be secure. Set your Web accounts to use only secure connections by going to the “https” version of the site.
Be cautious. Do research on an app before you download it to make sure it’s reliable and doesn’t contain any undesirable content. Don’t follow links sent in emails or text messages.
Turn off what you’re not using. Bluetooth, WiFi and other ways of connecting devices can all be targeted by hackers; turn them off when you’re not using them. Also, set all Bluetooth-enabled devices to “non- discoverable” so they don’t appear to other Bluetooth users around you.
Don’t expose your data. Never send any sensitive information, buy anything online, or do online banking when using a public hotspot. These are very vulnerable to hacking.
Set spending limits. To make online purchases, use prepaid or low-limit credit cards to keep from spending too much. If you share a device with someone else, make sure that your credit card information is out of the device’s memory each time you finish an online purchase. Teach small children that purchases in games cost real money and that they need to ask for permission before buying anything. For children and teens, get a plan that either sets hard limits for texting (so that once they reach their limit they can’t send texts, instead of paying an increased price) or get an unlimited texting plan.
Don’t multitask. Never use a mobile device while you’re driving, cycling, or walking. When you’re working, set your device out of reach so you won’t be tempted to check it. Establish “no phone zones” in your home–in bedrooms, for instance, or at the dinner table.
Start talking. Before a child or teen begins using a mobile device, make sure you have a conversation about these issues. Reassure them that they should come to you if anything happens and that you won’t “freak out” and take away the device.
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Any photos or videos you post online Tips: can be downloaded, copied, altered or printed. Once you post them online, they may be on the Internet forever – • It’s easy to lie online, but remember: if you can lie, so even if you take them down at a later time! If you include can others! Don’t believe everything you are told pictures in your profile, they should be ones that you online. wouldn’t mind your parents or teachers seeing. Also, be sure that no other information is included in the pictures • Stay in control of your online reputation. Think about or videos, such as your school, street name or sports how your behaviour online may be perceived by teams. For your main profile picture, a cool graphic or others (including coaches, employers, parents and avatar would probably do. strangers).
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Any adult living with children is familiar with the distinctive (which can be a normal developmental activity for chime that accompanies the arrival of a new message in adolescents). But harassment and hurt feelings can easily an instant messaging (IM) window. IM is to young people result, so it’s a good idea to talk early on with your kids what e-mail is to their parents’ generation: the best way to about these sorts of behaviours. Build empathy by asking communicate online (and, most importantly to kids, unlike them to consider: even if the person whose identity you e-mail IM conversations take place in real time). have “borrowed” has given you permission, is this fair to the person you’re talking to? How would you feel if this MSN Messenger is the most popular stand-alone happened to you? messaging program, although some Web sites, including Facebook, now offer IM technology as a feature so users Here are some tips to help you effectively manage can talk in real time. instant messaging in the home:
Most young people (74%) use instant messaging on a • Set ground rules before giving your kids permission to regular basis. For kids, it is an incredible, free tool that use instant messaging. Tell them you will be saving lets them chat with friends, coordinate school projects their chat logs and address any privacy concerns they and plan activities. It is also an integral part of their daily might have by agreeing to not read their logs unless social lives: knowing all the jokes shared during the you have serious concerns regarding their safety. To previous night’s IM discussion helps kids build and ensure chat logs are being saved when using MSN maintain their social relationships with peers at school. Messenger, enable the option “save history” in the Beyond that, as young people use the “my contacts” settings. feature to create lists and groups of friends to talk with they are developing skills for managing a social network • Ensure that your kids are not revealing too much or community of peers. personal information in their profiles, and, for the younger ones, make sure that they know everyone on When younger youth start using instant messaging – their contact lists. usually as pre-teens – their social status is based on the • Instant messaging is one of the main ways through number of friends they have in their contact list. Because which young people experience cyberbullying and of this, kids in this age group may be pressured to accept sexual harassment online. Discuss the ethical requests to be added as a contact – even from people questions surrounding online bullying behaviour and they don’t know. As they gain proficiency in using IM, how the physical anonymity of the technology young people develop subtle techniques for gaining and encourages kids to say and do things that they would maintaining status in their social group. For example, if never do face-to-face. they want to impress someone, they may wait for that person to contact them, instead of the reverse – and they may not rush to respond once contacted. Some kids set up two instant messaging accounts: one that is public and another that they share only with their closest friends.
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• Teach your kids that if they are being harassed through IM, to stop the activity immediately and block the sender's messages – they should never reply to harassing messages. Make sure your IM program is automatically saving the IM chat logs so you have physical evidence of the harassment should you need to report it to the school or police.
• MSN Messenger offers a video conferencing feature you can use if you or the person you are talking with has a webcam attached to the computer. This can be a wonderful way to stay in touch with relatives and friends who live far away but there are serious safety issues relating to webcams which need to be discussed. For general instant messaging, it is best to ensure the option “Allow Others to See That I Have a Webcam” is de-selected (this is found under the “My Webcam” settings).
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Online gaming has never been so popular. According to Where violence is a logical part of the storyline, players an Ipsos Reid survey, more than half of young Canadians need to consider whether or not the game provides say they visit gaming sites and play online games several opportunities to avoid or limit the use of force. Discuss this times a week. with your kids and talk to them about how media sometimes trivializes violence. Even though youth may Parents have concerns about online gaming which are understand the differences between real world and virtual mainly related to multi-player games. These include the world aggression, it's been shown that violent games may amount of time kids spend playing these games, desensitize gamers. problematic content such as violence and sexual stereotyping, and exposure to nasty behaviour from Some parents have found creative ways to help their kids other players. think this through: for example,one father agreed to let his 13-year-old son purchase the war game Call of Duty, but Multi-player games only on the express condition that his son fight according to the rules of the Geneva Convention when he played.
Sexual stereotypes
Sexual stereotypes are another aspect of video games parents find worrying. The bad news is that physical appearance is often stereotyped for both male and female Multi-player role-playing games (also referred to as characters but the good news is that female characters "virtual worlds") like Club Penquin, RuneScape and are getting much more diverse. Presumably, this is the World of Warcraft allow players a shared gaming result of a demographic evolution in gamers. In Japan and experience. Players interact with others and share the United States, the percentages of male and female adventures in real time (through their avatars) with players are virtually the same when it comes to multi- people from around the world. (For more information see player online games (like World of Warcraft). the Virtual worlds section.) Excessive playing Violence Online multi-player games such as World of Warcraft can Over the past decade there has been considerable become habit-forming, and excessive playing is an issue debate on violence in video games. Notwithstanding, even with very young kids. The social aspect of these during this period, video game popularity and real-world games is attractive to introverted children or teens youth violence have been moving inopposite directions. because they can assume roles that are different from Research shows that not all children are affected and for their offline personalities and interact with others in ways those who are, not necessarily in the same way. they can't offline. However, when playing becomes When multi-player games contain violence, the most excessive, kids run the risk of becoming further isolated important aspect is how violence occurs within the from friends and peers. These games can also have a game-playing scenario. Even though there is debate serious impact on kids'; health by depriving them of sleep about the effects of video game violence generally, and replacing more active, physical play. (For more research is pretty conclusive that gratuitous and information see the Excessive Internet use section.) inexplicable violence is more psychologically damaging than violence that occurs as a response to a situation. continued on page 71...
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Parent tips • Look for games that have the appropriate Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating Multi-player online games are a particular concern in for your child's age. Keep in mind that the ratings are terms of violence and sexual content because players guidelines and every child is different. Even games with who do not necessarily know one another communicate the "Everyone" rating may contain content that some through chat mode and and represent their characters children find frightening. as they please. Unlike regular games, which have ratings to guide parents, players drive the storylines in multi- • For free online games not rated by the ESRB, check player online games, making it very difficult to gauge the the "Terms and Conditions" (usually the link is found at amount of sexual content and violence a game will have. the bottom of the page) to see what the recommended age is for using the site. While some online games such as EverQuest have anEntertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating, • For information on the product-branded games kids the ESRB notes that since game content is provided by play on commercial Web sites (also known as users, it is difficult to evaluate. However, some publishers advergames), see theMarketing aimed at kids section. have agreed to moderate or filter shocking or illicit content that could be shared by the players. In Europe, Teens are two to four times more likely than adults to this code of behaviour is symbolized by the PEGI Online develop compulsive gaming habits. Safety Code (POSC) distinction. (Source: International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems • Parents should read the "Terms and Conditions" and and High-Risk Behaviours, 2004) "Game Policies" and "Parents" sections on their kids'; game sites to see whether or not chat is moderated, how to report inappropriate conduct, how to block harassing players, if personal information is collected and how it is used.
• Many online role playing games are designed to encourage gamers to continue to play more (in some games, the avatar disappears if the player hasn't clocked a certain number of hours per week). It's a good idea for parents to check whether there are a minimum weekly number of hours of play required before their child registers with an online game.
• When your children start playing online games join them (even if it's just sitting and watching them play) so you can understand the rules and evaluate the risks involved.
• Check out the video games review section of the Common Sense Media site for the content and age appropriateness of specific games.
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Online gambling • Remind your kid that there are so many gambling sites on the Internet because they make much more money Young people are increasingly turning to online than they give away to players. gambling, which is anonymous and convenient. In fact,one in ten high school students reported having • Take the opportunity to teach your kids about gambled for money online. probabilities – an Ontario study found that most youth have vague or erroneous ideas on what their chances You don't need to gamble with money online however, really are. (For example, they believe they have a better and kids from a young age are learning that online chance of winning if they use random numbers instead gambling is a fun and harmless activity. For example, of numbers that are in a sequence.) many young people bet on sporting events on sites that offer prizes to the best players. The Internet also provides • Examine your own habits in this area and remember free gambling sites, and many social networking sites that kids model themselves after their parents more geared to youth such asFacebook include free gambling than anyone else. applications.
These kinds of sites train young people how to gamble, in the hope that when they get credit cards, they will be more likely to move on to sites where real money is used. In many cases these practice sites have a higher win rate than the pay sites, to more effectively encourage young gamblers.
Gambling training begins very early online. For example, Neopets is an immensely popular site among Canadian preteens, where users create virtual pets and take care of them. Many of the games on the site, such as "The Neopian Lottery" and "Fruit Machine", have gambling themes inspired by casinos games.
Research shows that less than 20 per cent of parents discuss gambling with their children; this issue is seen as minor, mainly because parents are generally unaware of their child's participation in these sorts of activities.
Online games of chance may seem innocuous, but with the gambling industry expected to grow tenfold over the next few years, it's a good idea to start conversations with your kids at an early age about online gaming.
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What are they? Socializing environments (i.e. Teen Second Life and Club Penguin) Virtual worlds are online worlds that are inhabited by users who take the shape of avatars (cartoon characters that represent you, which you can choose characteristics for). Internet users who are online simultaneously meet in the virtual world and communicate through their avatar by chat – sometimes with audio or video options.
Virtual worlds are a relatively recent phenomenon and are very popular with youth, with three times as many Virtual worlds geared towards children and pre-teens are young people than adults populating them. a cross between social networking and online gaming. Popular sites for this age group include Webkinz, Club There are two main types of virtual worlds: Penguin, Neopets, and Stardoll. • environments that provide a setting for socializing, playing and shopping; and When using these sites, children are learning valuable social skills for interacting in online communities. For • massively multiplayer online role-playing games example, Webkinz represents a simplified version of a (MMORPGs) that provide a storyline or quest. social network where children interact through their Webkinz avatar. Two friends, each owning a Webkinz toy, Virtual worlds are particularly interesting to adolescents can have their avatars play together on the Webkinz site. as they are real-time places in which they can experiment with all kinds of situations and identities. As Tip: Children need to learn proper social skills for virtual their personalities develop, teens are attracted to the worlds. Teach them to remember there are people behind opportunity to test behaviours and identity anonymously the avatars and everyone must be treated with respect. in a relatively protected environment. For example, through their avatars, kids can: As virtual worlds usually include some type of chat, children can learn communication skills. In Club Penguin, • experiment with different ages and genders; and for instance, children can communicate with each other • test behaviour that would be considered risky through two levels of chat: a secure mode where children offline (such as aggressiveness or double- use pre-programmed phrases to communicate, and a crossing) and observe the immediate impact of second mode where children are free to type whatever this behaviour on others. they like. For children who are just learning to write, the free chat mode helps familiarize them with the keyboard Some psychologists believe that virtual worlds can help and how to use writing for fun in real life communications. teenagers deal positively with changes that occur at puberty by letting them explore different personas and It’s important that parents understand that virtual worlds social situations. However, if their involvement becomes are as much about commerce as socialization. From compulsive and dominates a teenager’s life at the buying more Webkinz toys to purchasing land on Teen expense of face-to-face socializing with peers, it can Second Life, most virtual worlds are commercial have the opposite effect. environments where kids are encouraged to buy products for their avatars, or real world products for themselves.
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Habbo Hotel, for example, describes itself as an online According to a 2008 study, teens who have these civic environment that provides companies and brands “with gaming experiences report much higher levels of civic and a completely new and exciting way of building their brand political engagement than teens that have not had this value among teenagers.” kind of experience.
Massively multiplayer online role-playing games are Tip: Look for virtual worlds that don’t encourage intrinsically time-consuming. They are sometimes referred consumerism – ones that promote charitable giving or to as persistent worlds because they continue to evolve, civic engagement. For example, Global Kids aims to whether or not the player is online. This can be very develop global citizenship and community leadership addictive for players, who feel the need to constantly check skills in young people. back into the game to see what’s happening. In some games, the avatar disappears if the player hasn’t clocked a certain number of hours per week. Online multiplayer games Tip: It’s a good idea for parents to check whether there are a minimum weekly number of hours of play required before their child registers with an online game.
Because the storyline is developed by interactions between players, it is difficult to estimate how much time a session or game will take. Knowing this, parents can better understand why their child may not be able to “disconnect” from the game come mealtime.
The main difference between virtual world games and Tip: Discuss time management with your child and plan “traditional” video games that are not played online is that game playing for times when gaming won’t conflict with the former allows players to create and play within real other priorities. online communities, with both their offline friends and Tip: If you’re a gamer yourself, monitor your own playing players from all around the world. Popular examples are habits – after all, you’re your child’s main role model. RuneScape and World of Warcraft.
The community aspect of these games provides players with valuable opportunities to learn and practise important social skills such as helping or guiding a newcomer and organizing groups or guilds, and learning how to make moral or ethical decisions about how a community, city or nation should be run.
When confronted with extreme situations that they are unlikely to encounter in the “real world”, youth can also learn the skills to manage the unexpected and deal with crisis situations.
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Get involved:
• For younger kids, choose video games for them. Look for games that don’t contain violence or stereotyping. Talk to other parents for advice and suggestions of good games. For more information, see the tip sheet Choosing Good Video Games. • Always check the rating and content descriptors on a game before renting or buying it. • As they get older, talk to your kids about the games they like, and be there when they buy or rent them. • In their book Grand Theft Childhood, Drs. Cheryl K. Olson and Lawrence Kutner report that parents are often frustrated by how little they know about the games their children are playing. Sit down and play with your kids, particularly if they have a new game and you’re unsure about the content. (Be aware that games can become more violent as you play them longer, so be prepared to invest some time in playing a new game with them.) • If possible, have your computer or video game console in a public area of your house so you can closely monitor what your kids are playing. • Buy games that can be played by more than one person and which several people in the family will enjoy.
Restrict access to violent games:
• Approach your local video store and ask them to put a restriction on your account to prevent your children from renting or buying games that are rated for older players. (Most stores will honour this kind of request. If they don’t follow through, find a more cooperative, family-friendly store.)
• Discuss video game content you find objectionable.
• Talk to your kids from a young age about why you find certain video game content objectable. Most teens will play video games with violent or sexist content from time to time. so it’s unrealistic to try to ban them outright at this age. However, if you talk to your teens about why you find certain games offensive, they will better understand your feelings, and will hopefully carry your values with them even when they play games away from home.
• Encourage critical thinking. Discuss with kids how believable events or story lines in games would be if they happened in real life. Challenge stereotypes when you see them, and encourage your children to do the same.
• Discuss with your kids the prevalence of violence as a solution in video games. Ask them to think about what might be other, non-violent solutions to the same problem, and encourage them to play games that allow for non-violent solutions (many “action” games allow players to succeed through stealth or careful planning as well as through violence; a good game review site will steer you towards these.)
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Control the amount of time your child spends playing video games: • Don’t ban game playing outright--it is an important part of kids’ social lives, particularly for boys. • Establish rules for how much time per day your kids can play games, and stick to them. Many homes have “not until homework is completed” or “only on weekend” rules. • If you put limits on how long a gaming session can last, keep in mind that many games take a certain am ount of time to finish. • Remember that while a new game will sometimes completely consume your kids, the novelty will pass and other pursuits will eventually hold more appeal. Encourage other activities: • Do whatever is necessary to encourage and support your child’s participation in other activities. If your child doesn’t seem to be interested in anything other than video games, try a tie-in to one of his or her favourite games. If your son prefers fantasy role-playing games, for example, you might encourage him to read books with fantasy themes. Control video game spending: • Video games, consoles and online video game subscriptions are expensive. To keep costs down, you can rent or borrow games and consoles.
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Maintaining a healthy balance between entertainment Identifying problem online gaming media and other activities in their children's lives has always been a challenge for parents. The Internet has Playing more than 30 hours a week over several months could made this challenge even more difficult. The engaging be symptomatic that your child needs help in controlling his or nature of Internet communications and interactive games her online playing. It’s important, however, to consider other means many children and teens have trouble keeping factors before panicking: track of time when they're online. • Is the child involved in a repetitive activity that has little variety or creativity? Is there such a thing as Internet addiction? • Does the game take up most of the child’s leisure time or Parents know that children and young people can easily take over other activities? become 'hooked' on online activities such as gaming and using • Are relationships outside the game (family, friends, Facebook – but is this really an addiction? While some experts romantic relationships) suffering? refuse to use the term "addiction" to describe excessive use of the Internet (because it doesn’t entail physical symptoms), it is • Is the child obsessed with the game? increasingly common to refer to excessive Internet use as a • Are the child’s studies, work or romantic relationship “behavioural addiction” – which is defined as losing the ability seriously affected? to stop going online to the point where it impacts on other • Does the child persist even though he/she is aware areas of your life – including relationships, emotions, social of the problem? life, school, and so on. • Does the child protest (sometimes violently) or become It is also now recognized that there are different forms of agitated or experience mood swings when unable to play addiction based on the type of Internet activity – for example the game? downloading, forming online relationships, compulsive shopping and accessing pornography. (Gimeni et al., 2003) • Does the child neglect to take care of personal hygiene or clean up his or her living space? Online gaming Tips for controlling Internet use For young people, online role-playing games lend themselves particularly well to excessive use because these games have If your child is demonstrating strong signs of Internet addiction, no end and there is always someone available to play with. In consider seeking professional counselling. Compulsive Internet addition, in role-playing games, players are often members of use may be symptomatic of other problems such as groups, which means they need to stay engaged so everyone depression, anger and low self-esteem. can advance. However, keep in mind that research shows only Investigate software that monitors and restricts Internet use. 5 to 12 per cent of gamers have a problem with excessive Although these tools are helpful, keep in mind they can be playing. easily disabled by a savvy computer user. Your ultimate goal If a child or teen is obsessive about playing a certain game, it should be helping your kids to develop self-control, discipline can be worrisome, however there can be benefits to keep in and accountability with the Internet. mind. Some psychologists believe that games may support Examine your own online habits because as a parent, you are and help young people through adolescent changes – for the most important role model for your children. On average, example, the avatar representing them could allow them to Canadian adults spend 19 hours a week online compared to 13 explore new identities. It’s also important to acknowledge the hours spent by children. confidence that comes with mastering a game and, in role- playing games, the more time spent playing, the more skilled Keep Internet-connected computers out of your kids’ bedrooms. the players become. Research shows that young people who have an Internet- connected computer of their own spend twice as much time online as those who share a connection with other family members.
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Maintaining a healthy balance between entertainment media and other activities in their children's lives has always been a challenge for parents. The Internet has made this challenge even more difficult. The engaging nature of Internet communications and interactive games means many children and teens have trouble keeping track of time when they're online. Here are a few tips to help manage time online:
♦ As much as possible, keep Internet connected computers out of your kids’ bedrooms. Research shows that young people who have an Internet- connected computer of their own spend twice as much time online as those who share a connection with other family members.
♦ Examine your own online habits: how much time are you spending online? As a parent, you are the most important role model for your child.
♦ When all else fails, software is available that monitors and restricts Internet use. Although these tools are helpful, they don’t replace helping your kids to develop their own self-control, discipline and accountability with regards to their Internet use.
A word about gaming…
Young gamers are especially vulnerable to losing themselves online. In fact, many online role playing games are actually designed to encourage players to continue playing.
♦ A good place to start is for parents to check whether there are a minimum weekly number of hours of play required before their child registers with an online game.
♦ Understand the elements of online game playing that your child enjoys and try to find other activities that provide similar satisfaction. For example, mastering new skills and belonging to communities are two positive and empowering elements that engage kids and teens. While parents may be concerned about their children’s game playing, it’s important to consider other factors before panicking:
♦ Is your child involved in a repetitive activity that has little variety or creativity? ♦ Does the game take up most of your child’s leisure time or take over other activities? ♦ Are relationships outside the game (family, friends, romantic relationships) suffering? ♦ Is your child obsessed with the game? ♦ Does your child’s playing persist even though he or she is aware of the problem? ♦ Does your child protest (sometimes violently) or become agitated or experience mood swings when unable to play the game?
♦ Does your child neglect to wash, take care of personal hygiene or clean up his or her living space? If your child is demonstrating a number of these symptoms, consider seeking professional help. Compulsive Internet use may be symptomatic of other problems such as depression, anger and low self-esteem.
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www.rnca.ca 88 GAMBLING - OVERVIEW
Young Canadians today are growing up in a culture where that when they get credit cards, they will be more likely to move gambling is legal, easily accessible – especially online – and on to sites where real money is used. In many cases these generally presented as harmless entertainment. practice sites have a higher win rate than the pay sites, to more effectively encourage young gamblers. Approximately four to six per cent of Canadian high school students are addicted to gambling and another 10 to 14 per Gambling training begins very early online. For example, cent is at risk of developing an addiction -- which means that Neopets is an immensely popular site among Canadian they already show signs of losing control over their gambling preteens, where users create virtual pets and take care of them. behaviour. [1] Many of the games on the site, such as "The Neopian Lottery" and "Fruit Machine", have gambling themes inspired by casinos Young people are increasingly turning to Internet gambling, games. which is anonymous and convenient. A study of Montreal, Quebec high school students showed that nine per cent have In May 2012, the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) released a gambled for money on the Internet. [2] policy statement on gambling in children and adolescents. Youth don't need to gamble with money online however, and Among the CPS recommendations: kids from a young age are learning that online gambling is a fun and harmless activity. For example, many young people bet • Physicians and healthcare providers should screen for on sporting events on sites that offer prizes to the best players gambling problems, as well as depression and suicide risk in and many social networking sites geared to youth, such as adolescents already known to have a gambling problem. Facebook, include free gambling applications. • Parents should be aware of the signs of problem gambling and There are also a number of Internet sites and apps that offer monitor their children’s online activities and gambling habits. youth the option to play casino type games such as slot [1] Gambling problems. International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk machines and blackjack without using money – while displaying Behaviors. http://youthgambling.mcgill.ca/Gambling2/en/adolescents/adproblems.php winnings and losses in terms of dollars, These kinds of sites [2] Derevensky, Gupta, and McBride, 2006. Internet Gambling Among Youth: A Preliminary and applications train young people how to gamble, in the hope Examination. http://youthgambling.mcgill.ca/en/PDF/Newsletter/Summer2006.pdf
TALKING TO YOUTH ABOUT ONLINE GAMBLING
Research shows that less than 20 per cent of parents discuss gambling with their children; this issue is seen as minor, mainly because parents are generally unaware of their kids’ participation in these sorts of activities. Online games of chance may seem innocuous, but the Internet gambling industry is growing exponentially with more chance of winning if they use random numbers instead of jurisdictions coming onboard – including several Canadian numbers that are in a sequence.) provinces. It's a good idea to start conversations about online gaming with young people at an early age. • Adults should examine their own habits in this area and remember that kids model themselves after the trusted • Discuss gambling and the risks involved: from adults in their lives. compulsive behaviours to financial problems. Resources: • Remind kids that there are so many gambling sites on the Internet because they make much more money than • Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario’s website has self- they give away to players. help tools, including a mobile app for problem gambling. • Take the opportunity to teach your kids about • The International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems probabilities – an Ontario study found that most youth and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University has a youth have vague or erroneous ideas on what their chances gambling website which has “myths versus facts” tip really are. (For example, they believe they have a better sheets and self evaluation tools. www.mediasmarts.ca www.rnca.ca 89 P.O. Box 337, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada A1C 5J9 Fortis Building, 11th Floor, 139 Water Street Telephone: (709) 772-5181 Facsimile: (709) 722-7521 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.curtisdawe.nf.com
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A Checklist for Parents YES NO
Are you involved in your kids’ online activities? Do you know what they are doing and who they are talking to when they are on the Internet?
Does your family have a set of rules or an agreement for appropriate Internet use?
Do your kids know to ask permission before submitting any personal information online? This includes: when using email, social networking sites or instant messaging, filling out registration forms and personal profiles, and entering online contests.
Do you try to not be too critical of your kids’ activities on the Net and use their Internet experiences as an opportunity to discuss inappropriate content, trust and responsibility?
Do you make Internet use a family activity by guiding your kids to good sites and teaching them how to do safe, effective searches?
Have you taught your kids not to believe everything they read online and to check online information with an adult or with another source?
If your child accesses the Internet from school or your local library, are you familiar with their acceptable use policies?
Do you look at the privacy policies on the commercial, what kind of personal information is gathered, and if it may be sold to another party?
Have you reassured your kids that you won’t “freak out”, overreact or cut off their internet access if they come to you with a problem?
If your kids are on a social networking site, have you talked to them about making careful choices before posting?
Have you talked to your kids about responsible online behaviour? Do they understand that stealing from websites, downloading pirated software, making online threats and hacking are illegal activities?
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A Checklist for Kids ages 9-12 YES NO
I ask my parents’ permission before giving out any personal information on the Internet, including: my sex, name, phone number, address, email, school name, my parents’ work address/telephone numbers, credit card information, my picture and my passwords.
I only use websites for kids that my parents have checked out for me.
When I’m online, I always use a nickname that doesn’t reveal anything about me - including if I am a boy or girl.
If an online message makes me feel uncomfortable or frightened, I don’t respond to it. Instead I tell an adult right away.
If I want to arrange a meeting with someone I’ve met on the Internet, I tell my parents first and make sure one of them comes with me.
I treat people nicely when I’m online and never post or send rude messages or threats.
I always ask permission from the author before taking words, pictures or sounds from a website.
I use websites and search engines for kids that my parents, teacher or librarian have told me about.
I know that things I read online aren’t always true so I check the information with a parent or teacher.
I always check with an adult before opening emails from strangers.
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A Checklist for Kids ages 13-17 YES NO
I know how to protect my privacy on the Internet by thinking carefully about what I share online and never posting my personal contact info (address, email address, telephone number) or sharing my credit card information or passwords.
I talk to my parents about what I’m doing online.
I read the privacy policies on websites before filling out online registration or contest forms to make sure they will not be sharing my information.
If I encounter disturbing material or harassing messages online, I don’t respond. I tell a parent or another adult and my Internet Service Provider.
If I am planning to meet an online acquaintance in real life, I get permission from a parent first. I arrange the meeting for a public place and I don’t go alone.
I try to confirm that online information is correct by finding out more about the author and by checking it against other sources.
I respect others online. I never “flame” or insult others or spread gossip.
I know the following activities are illegal and I don’t practice them: hacking, making physical threats and downloading pirated software.
I respect copyright by not stealing from other websites or using plagiarised material for homework assignments.
I check with my parents before making financial transactions online, including purchasing, ordering or selling anything.
I am careful about the photos and information I post on social networking sites.
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www.rnca.ca 100 RIGHTS OF A CHILD
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, and an is in force around the world. It is designed to protect the international day for the prevention of maltreatment lives and dignity of children (defined as those under age of children. 18).
YOU HAVE A RIGHT, the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including through access to nutritious food, clean drinking water and a safe environment. • the right to a name, a nationality and, as far as possible, to know and be cared for by his/her parents. • the right to preserve his/her identity. • the right to a standard of living adequate for Responsibilities physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social Parents are responsible for providing for the best interests development. of the child. • the right to an education. Children/youth are responsible for respecting others' • if disabled, the right to appropriate special care. rights. • the right to information and materials from a wide variety of sources. • the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. • the right to enjoy his/her own culture and to use his/her own language. • the right to freedom of expression. • the right to be informed of charges against the child and to have legal assistance. • the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty; not to be imprisoned unlawfully, and if imprisoned, to be treated with humanity and respect. • the right not to be subjected to torture or other cruel and inhuman treatment. Chat with your children – Parents and guardians can provide direction in the before someone else does. exercise of the child's rights, according to the child’s age and evolving capacities. All individuals under the age of 18 are covered by the Convention. www.redcross.ca
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23 Forest Rd (Kelligrews) Mount Pearl, NL A1X 6J6
Ph: 744-2061 Cell: 691-5984
CRJ AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED 151 Crosbie Rd. FOR FAST SERVICE St. John’s, NL A1B 4B4 (709) 639-3220 37 Maple Valley Rd., P.O. Box 672 709-726-4450 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G1 Toll free: 1 866 339-3220 Fax: (709) 639-3230
Computer Tech Business Systems
PO Box 1091 Dawe Building Supplies Ltd. Corner Brook, NL 168 Little Bay Rd A2H 6T2 Springdale, NL A0J 1T0
Ph: (709) 673-3903 Ph: (709) 639-6400
Hotel Greenwood Performance Center 102-104 Con Bay Hwy. 53 Greenwood Cres. Room Rates: Bay Roberts, NL Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3J1 $79 - $99 A0A 1G0
Ph: 709-364-5300 OPEN YEAR ROUND Ph: (709) 786-4475 Fax: 709-364-1204 FREE Internet WiFi
Seawater Products Inc. Car Wreck Removal Co.
General Delivery 297 Bay Bulls Rd. Fleur De Lys, NL St. John’s, NL A0K 2M0 A1G 1B9 Ph: (709) 253-3474 (709) 368-2059 www.rnca.ca 102 NEED HELP? HERE'S HOW TO GET IT!
Do you or someone you know need help?
Who you can talk to: • A trusted adult is the best place to start. If you cannot tell a family member, what about a teacher, counsellor, doctor or nurse? • If you or someone else is in danger or needs immediate help, contact your local police department. • Counsellors at the Kids Help Phone are ready to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They can answer your questions and tell you who to talk to in your own community. Email www.kidshelpphone.ca; or call 1-800-668- 6868. It’s free to call, and they will listen. Sometimes, for any number of complicated reasons, the first person you tell may not be able to help you. They might even act like they don’t believe you or didn’t hear you. They are having a problem with the information – but YOU ARE NOT THE PROBLEM! Tell someone else, and keep telling until you get the help you need! Remember, you have a right to be protected, to be safe, and to control your own body. Believe it!
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HAYWARD SHEPPARD 224 HUMPHREY ROAD Owner LABRADOR CITY, NL A2V 2J8 www.rnca.ca 104 Donations to the Community The RNC Association prides itself on making donations to organizations throughout the communities it serves. Over the course of this year, the RNCA has contributed to many charities, just some of these charities are:
• Kidney Foundation of Canada • Iris Kirby House Foundation • RNC Veterans’ Association • St. John’s Firefighter’s Association • The Royal Canadian Legion • Corner Brook Winter Carnival • Law Enforcement Torch Run • RNC Cadet Class 2012 (Special Olympics) • Children’s Wish Foundation • Seniors Resource Centre • Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association • Big Brothers, Big Sisters • Atlantic Ballet Theatre Canada – Celebrate • NL Crime Stoppers Courage Project • NL Police Curling Benefit (Special Olympics) • Northeast Avalon DARE Committee • Swim for Hope • Janeway Children’s Hospital Fund • NL Brain Injury Association
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was created in honour of Her Majesty’s service to this country and as a way of celebrating significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. Thirteen members of the RNC Association were awarded this medal in a ceremony at Government House on November 5, 2012. This medal serves as a tangible acknowledgement of their tireless efforts and contributions to their fellow co-workers and the community in which they have served. The recipients of this medal were: Insp. Suzanne Bill, Insp. Joseph Boland, Sgt. Tim Buckle, S/Sgt. Melvin Cake (Ret’d), Insp. Terry Corbin, S/Sgt. Joseph Gullage, Sgt. Robert Howard, S/Sgt. Carl Morgan (Ret’d), Sgt. Shawn O’Reilly, Insp. Edmund Oates, Sgt. Karl Piercey, Sgt. Calvin R. Rowe (Ret’d), and Sgt. Robert St. Croix.
Medal recipients are pictured with Cst. Warren Sullivan, Master of Ceremonies; Deputy Chief William Janes; His Honour the Honourable John Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Her Honour Jane Furneaux-Crosbie; Jackie Lake-Kavanagh, Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety and Enforcement.
www.rnca.ca 105 ProActive Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 39114 St. John’s, NL A1N 5Y7
(709)-364-8706
814 Ville Marie Drive PO Box 1327 Marystown, NL A0E 2M0
Ph: (709) 891-1995 Fax: (709) 279-5091 Web: www.keyin.ca
5 Fred W Brown Drive Paradise, NL A1L 9V9
The Town of Torbay is proud to sponsor the RNCA’s Annual Crime Prevention Guide
www.rnca.ca 106 Law Enforcement Torch Run St. John’s (Photo Courtesy of Sgt. R. Howard & Mr. B. Whalen)
2012 Cheque Presentation to St John’s: (L-R) Darrin Reid, Program Director, Special Olympics NL; Sgt. R. Howard, RNC, Board member, Provincial Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee (LETR); Robert Whitten, Service NL, Director, Provincial Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee, 2012-2012 (LETR); Andrew Hynes, Athlete, Special Olympics NL; Sgt. Tim Buckle, President, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA); Trish Williams, Executive Director, Special Olympics NL; Cst. Tammy Madden, Board member, Provincial Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee (LETR) www.rnca.ca 107 DMC has operations in St. John’s and Happy Valley-Goose Bay BRIAN N. HILLIER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
57 Humber Road, Corner Brook, NL Phone: 709-634-6431 Fax: 709-634-2769 Email: [email protected]
Offering accounting, taxation, and auditing services
SPONSORED BY QUIK CASH
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First Line Medical Clinic
496 Topsail Rd., Suite 203 St. John’s, NL A1E 2C2 (709) 368-1610 www.rnca.ca 108 Law Enforcement Torch Run Corner Brook
www.rnca.ca 109 Professional Listings
ARGENTIA MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY CAPE TOWN CONVENIENCE ELLIOTT'S ENTERPRISES PO BOX 95 POUCH COVE PO BOX 75 ARGENTIA (709) 335-7957 BOAT HARBOUR WEST (709) 227-5502 www.argentia.ca (709) 443-2511
ARLENE'S PET GROOMING CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS FREEMAN CREWE (1983) LTD 25 MAJOR'S PATH 25 ANDERSON AVE PO BOX 144 ST JOHN’S ST JOHN’S HERMITAGE (709) 726-8671 (709) 726-5311 (709) 883-2211
AVALON HYDRAULICS LTD CARIBOU ENTERPRISES LTD GLENDALE GARDENS 108 GLENCOE DR 46 TILLEYS RD 16 GLENDALE AVE MOUNT PEARL CLARENVILLE MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-6835 (709) 466-7751 (709) 368-5106
BARKING BEAUTIES CARNELL'S FUNERAL HOME LTD GOOSE RESTAURANT & GAS BAR 655 TOPSAIL RD 329 FRESHWATER RD PO BOX 507 ST JOHN’S ST JOHN’S GANDER (709) 368-2233 (709) 722-2730 (709) 256-7886
BARRY GROUP CLASSIC WOODWORK LTD HAMILTON'S GROCERY 139 WATER ST 9TH FL ST ANN’S INDUSTRIAL PARK 215 ST THOMAS LINE ST JOHN'S PARADISE PARADISE (709) 576-7292 (709) 368-1480 (709) 773-1469
BAYSTEEL INC. CROSBIE JOB INSURANCE LTD HEATING PRODUCTS (1978) LTD 389 CONCEPTION BAY HWY 1 CROSBIE PLACE, SUITE 202 PO BOX 8544 HOLYROOD ST JOHN’S ST JOHN’S (709) 229-7016 (709) 726-5414 (709) 753-7344
BELLA VISTA LTD CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP HOGAN'S CABINS 26 TORBAY RD 122 CLYDE AVE NORTHERN BAY ST JOHN’S MOUNT PEARL (709) 598-2506 (709) 754-0930 (709) 747-0176
BLANCHARD'S WOODWORKING D A GRUCHY & ASSOC HOUSEHOLD MOVERS & SHIPPERS 11 DOMINIC 44 TORBAY RD SUITE 301 19 CLYDE AVE BISHOPS FALLS ST JOHN’S MOUNT PEARL (709) 258-2077 (709) 727-7087 (709) 747-4222
BRUIN ENTERPRISES LTD DR JACOB R VAN GELDER HUB TROPHIES & MEDICAL AIDS 17 NINA CRES 3 HERALD AVE PO BOX 1356 STATION C STEPHENVILLE CORNER BROOK ST JOHN’S (709) 643-2500 (709) 634-2640 (709) 739-4900
BUGDEN SIGNS LTD DR JOHN HAGGIE JFT ENTERPRISES PO BOX 13921 STN A PO BOX 63 LONG HARBOUR ST JOHN’S APPLETON (709) 228-2041 (709) 754-3355 (709) 679-5514
CANADIAN STORAGE SOLUTIONS DR THOMAS MCGARRY LUSH'S COTTAGES 9 LAGGAN RD PO BOX 130 116 VETERANS RD ST JOHN’S TREPASSEY CORMACK (709) 727-6821 www.can-store.ca (709) 438-2828 (709) 635-7253 www.rnca.ca 110 St. John’s Seniors’ChristmasChristmas 2012 PartyParty RNC members had another great party this year with local seniors! Many thanks to Siochana and The Concert Crowd for providing great music and entertainment again. A special thank you is extended to everyone who helped in organizing this event. Without you, this party would not be the great success that it is. The RNCA is pleased to support this Christmas Party as the seniors tell us it is one of the highlights of their year.
(Photos courtesy of Constable Georgina Short)
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M & D CONTRACTING PARSONS AND SONS TRANSPORTATION ST JOHN’S NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTER 715 CAROL DR BOX 19005 STN SEAL COVE 716 WATER ST LABRADOR CITY CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH ST JOHN’S (709) 944-2582 (709) 744-3300 (709) 726-5902
M & M PRE PAK SALES LTD PARSONS CONVENIENCE LTD TANKER INN 26 AUSTIN ST PO BOX 19 SITE 4 BOX 130 ST JOHN’S BENOIT’S COVE ARNOLD’S COVE (709) 753-9280 (709) 789-2891 (709) 463-2313
MAJORS VARIETY PENTACOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF NFLD & LABRADOR TED'S LANDING BOX 129 PO BOX 1409 250 MEMORIAL DR PARSONS POND LEWISPORTE CLARENVILLE (709) 243-2838 (709) 753-6314 (709) 466-6500
MARK 1 SALES LTD PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE TEMPLEMANS TOWING 19 MITCHELL'S RD PO BOX 62 PO BOX 1125 PORTUGAL COVE/ST PHILLIPS PORT DE GRAVE BONAVISTA (709) 895-3215 (709) 786-6481 (709) 468-1919 / (709) 468-6263
MIKAN INC PITTER PATTER DAY CARE INC TERRA NOVA MOTORS LTD 43 SAGONA AVE 36 KINGSWOOD DR 595 KENMOUNT RD MOUNT PEARL CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH ST JOHN’S (709) 364-6619 (709) 834-7802 (709) 364-4130
NETUKULIMK FISHERIES LTD POSEIDON MARINE CONSULTANTS TRICCO ELECTRIC MAIN ST 391 STAVANGER DR 457 NEWFOUNDLAND DR CONNE RIVER ST JOHN’S ST JOHN’S (709) 882-3500 (709) 739-4321 (709) 726-8991
NEWHOOK'S TRANSPORTATION LTD PRO TECH CONSTRUCTION LTD VICKERS INSURANCE AGENCY LTD PO BOX 161 STN C BUILDERS FOR BROOKFIELD PLAINS BOX 370 STATION B ST JOHN’S ST JOHN’S HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY (709) 227-2552 (709) 576-0727 (709) 896-2985
NORTHERN GULF TRANSPORT R S ROGERS (1980) LTD VIKING LOUNGE PO BOX 165 STN MAIN 197 PENNYWELL RD MAIN ST LABRADOR CITY ST JOHN’S PORT AU PORT EAST (709) 944-1243 (709) 579-1078 (709) 648-9348
NOVA CONSULTANTS INC RATTLING BOOKS VILLAGE MUSIC 64 PIPPY PL GENERAL DELIVERY 30 MAIN ST ST JOHN’S TORS COVE WEST COAST LARGEST MUSIC STORE (709) 753-2260 (709) 334-3911 (709) 634-7742
NU QUEST DISTRIBUTION INC RICH'S ENTERPRISES WALSH'S STORE 96 CLYDE AVE PO BOX 160 170 ST CLARE AVE MOUNT PEARL LUMSDEN ST JOHN’S (709) 745-8884 (709) 530-2810 (709) 579-1025
OCEANSIDE HOME CARE SPARTAN FITNESS EQUIPMENT WINDOWS UNLIMITED BOX 18 71 O'LEARY 108 LIME ST CODROY ST JOHN’S ST JOHN’S (709) 955-2339 (709) 747-2633 (709) 722-9800 112 Corner Brook Seniors’ChristmasChristmas 2012 PartyParty
RNC members in Corner Brook and the surrounding area celebrated the Christmas Spirit with Seniors of Corner Brook. This year’s Christmas party was another great evening with delicious food, lots of dancing, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself!
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A B C SIDING & WINDOWS INC BENOIT BROS. CONTRACTING LTD CBS GLASS ST JOHN'S (709) 579-8288 MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-9141 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-6234
ABBOTTS AUTOGRAPHICS & SIGNS BISHOP FIELD SCHOOL CENTRAL AUTO DIESEL CLINIC GANDER (709) 256-4615 ST JOHN’S (709) 722-3103 GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-8884
ABE GIBBONS & SONS LTD BLUEBIRD INVESTMENTS LTD CHEEKS DISTRIBUTORS LTD PLUM POINT (709) 247-2020 GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-5403 GLOVERTOWN (709) 533-2527
A-CAM PLUMBING & HEATING LTD BLUEWATER MARINE EQUIPMENT LTD CLARENVILLE DENTURE CLINIC BENOIT’S COVE (709) 632-6894 MOUNT PEARL (709) 782-3200 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-7194
ACTIV-TIME PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE BMO NESBITT BURNS CLEARVIEW FARMS CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 834-3534 CORNER BROOK (709) 637-6590 LETHBRIDGE (709) 467-5566
ADVOCATE YOUTH SVC CO OP BOYD & BUNGAY CONSTRUCTION COAST TO COAST TRANSPORT BAIE VERTE (709) 532-2244 KIPPENS (709) 643-9896 NEWMAN’S COVE (709) 445-5531
ALL CARE HOME SUPPORT LTD BRAKE'S HEATING COMPUTER BUSINESS SALES & SERVICE NEW HARBOUR T B (709) 582-2050 CARBONEAR (709) 596-8325 DEER LAKE (709) 635-2024
ALLIANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS BRENDAN O'CONNELL WOODWORKING LTD CONNIE'S STORE CARBONEAR (709) 754-7702 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-7475 WOODSTOCK (709) 251-3112
AMOS COMENIUS SCHOOL BROWN'S SAVE EASY CORNER BROOK AUTOPRO HOPEDALE (709) 933-3814 GAMBO (709) 674-5041 CORNER BROOK (709) 632-7767
ANGELA HODDER BUCHANS HOME HARDWARE COUNTRY INN MOTEL & TRAILER ST JOHN’S (709) 743-7227 BUCHANS (709) 672-3981 GANDER (709) 256-4005
APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES LTD BURGEO ACADEMY CRANK & UP REPAIRS ST JOHN’S (709) 726-8757 BURGEO (709) 886-2590 ROCKY HARBOUR (709) 458-3311
AQUA KITCHEN & BAR www.aquarestaurant.ca C & M BUILDING CONTRACTORS CREDIT COUNSELLING SERVICES OF NL ST JOHN’S (709) 576-2782 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-4884 ST JOHN’S (709) 753-5812
ARTISTIC VIEW CUSTOM FRAMING CABOT AUTO GLASS & UPHOLSTERY CROWN CONTRACTING INC ST JOHN’S (709) 579-1307 ST JOHN’S (709) 754-4020 PARADISE (709) 782-2212
ARTLIN SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL CANWEL BUILDING MATERIALS CUMBERLAND HOUSING CO-OP GRAND FALLS (709) 489-9502 DEER LAKE (709) 635-3772 ST JOHN’S (709) 722-4509
AVALON RECYCLING SVC LTD CAPE ASHLEY FISH LTD CUTTING EDGE ST JOHN’S (709) 368-0416 PORT AU CHOIX (709) 861-3565 LEWISPORTE (709) 535-3856
B & W MEAT MARKET CARDS, COINS & ADULT NOVELTIES DECKER'S EXCAVATING LTD GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-6001 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-8200 MOUNT PEARL (709) 368-9535
BALTIMORE PHARMACY CARLSON STANLEY LTD DIOCESAN SYNOD OF CENTRAL NFLD FERRYLAND (709) 432-2797 MOUNT PEARL (709) 368-2957 GANDER (709) 256-3954
BARROW & HODDER SURVEYS LTD CAROLYN RALPH REALTY DIOCESE OF WESTERN NFLD CLARENVILLE (709) 466-2607 GANDER (709) 256-7999 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-8712
BDW ROOFING INC CBDC LABRADOR DISCOVERIES UNLIMITED INC STEPHENVILLE (709) 643-5099 HAPPY VALLEY - GOOSE BAY (709) 896-5814 TORBAY (709) 437-5028 www.rnca.ca 114 Halloween Lootbag Patrol The RNC Association proudly organizes the Annual RNCA Halloween Lootbag Patrol which delivers Halloween treats to children in St. John’s, Corner Brook, and their surrounding areas. RNC Cadets volunteer their time to help fill up the lootbags for the children.
Children are always happy to receive treat bags from the Lootbag Patrol! St. John’s
Cadets
www.rnca.ca 115 Booster Boxes
DOCKSIDE MOTEL GARCIN'S RV CENTRE LTD KING STREET CONVENIENCE ST BARBE (709) 877-2444 PASADENA (709) 686-5121 GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-5938
DOGGIE STYLZ GARY SUMMERS PRODUCTIONS KP'S FIBERGLASS & MARINE LTD PARADISE (709) 782-3647 ST JOHN’S (709) 682-3313 BURIN BAY ARM (709) 891-2229
DOMINO PIZZA HOUSE GB SIGNS LTD L & E RESTAURANT STEPHENVILLE (709) 643-2742 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-2216 FLOWERS COVE (709) 456-2878
DR EDMUND COLLINS GLOVERTOWN PHARMACHOICE LTD LABRADOR GLASS & ALUMINUM LTD GANDER (709) 256-7852 GLOVERTOWN (709) 533-6985 LABRADOR CITY (709) 282-3980
DR K T JIM GOLDEN ARM PARK INC LABRADOR INN GRAND FALLS - WINSOR (709) 489-1200 GREEN’S HARBOUR (709) 582-3600 HAPPY VALLEY G BAY (709) 896-3351
DR SANDRA J TAYLOR OPTOMETRIST GRAND BANK AUTO INC LABRADOR METAL WORKS MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-1000 FORTUNE (709) 832-1684 WABUSH (709) 282-6880
DR WOOLFREY GRAND FALLS DRUG STORE LABRADOR MOTORS LTD CORNER BROOK (709) 634-2916 GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-2101 HAPPY VALLEY G BAY (709) 896-2452
EDWARD COLLINS CONTRACTING LTD GREEN BAY SOUTH ACADEMY LABRADOR RETAIL OUTLET LTD JERSEYSIDE (709) 227-5509 ROBERTS ARM (709) 652-3493 CHARLOTTETOWN LAB (709) 949-0332
EMERALD SOD PRODUCERS INC HAMILTON CONTRACTING LTD LARKHALL ACADEMY ST SHOTTS (709) 438-2306 GOOSE BAY (709) 896-0514 ST JOHN’S (709) 722-7012
EV-COR ENTERPRISES LTD HAMPTON ARCHITECTS INC LAR’S RESTAURANT BOTWOOD (709) 257-3653 ST JOHN’S (709) 739-7906 HARE BAY BB (709) 537-3001
EXECUTIVE TAXI LTD HARVEY'S ACCOUNTING SVC LEGACY ELECTRIC LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 726-4393 SPRINGDALE (709) 673-3308 POUCH COVE (709) 689-8687
EXPLOITS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERENCE HOSKINS FUNERAL HOME LEGGE'S MIDWAY STORE GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-7512 GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-5100 HEARTS DELIGHT-ISLINGTON (709) 588-2305
FAIRYTALES WEDDING DECORATING HUMBER COMMUNITY Y M C A LEWISPORTE AUTO SUPPLIES LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 727-8087 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-9676 LEWISPORTE (709) 535-6881
FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH IRISH LOOP RESORT LTD LONG ISLAND ACADEMY CONCEPTION BAY (709) 834-2806 HOLYROOD (709) 229-5200 BEAUMONT (709) 264-3526
FOGO ISLAND CENTRAL ACADEMY J & N EXCAVATING & CONTRACTING M J ROOFING FOGO (709) 266-2414 PARADISE (709) 895-0055 GULL ISLE (709) 584-3817
FOOD CHOPPER DISCOUNT GROCERY J PAUL SNOW CA MACDONALD DRIVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FORTEAU (709) 931-2743 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-2199 ST JOHN'S (709) 753-8240
FRANK'S AUTO REPAIRS JC VARIETY STORE MADORE'S AUTO BODY VICTORIA (709) 596-3467 PORT HOPE SIMPSON (709) 960-0415 STEPHENVILLE (709) 643-4110
FRED COLE JIM'S TAXI MARC'S CONFECTIONERY PASADENA (709) 686-2336 CARBONEAR (709) 596-5131 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5665
FURNITURE MEDIC JMD VARIETY MARTINEAU CONTRACTING MOUNT PEARL (709) 746-8782 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 744-2431 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5566 www.rnca.ca 116 Halloween Lootbag Patrol Corner Brook
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MARY BROWN RESTAURANT NTQ ELECTRICAL R & L CONTRACTING WHITBOURNE (709) 759-2550 PASADENA (709) 638-0708 MOBILE (709) 334-2334
MARYSTOWN AUTO GLASS & GRAPHIX OAKE'S TRUCKING LTD RANDOM DISTRIBUTORS LTD MARYSTOWN (709) 279-5100 WINDSOR (709) 489-3975 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-2786
MCLEANS CARPENTRY LTD PAINT SHOP HOME DECORATING CENTER RED SEAL ROOFING LTD FLOWERS COVE (709) 456-2297 GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-7711 PARADISE (709) 689-2494
MEADOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTRE PAPER TRACE LTD REDWOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD PARADISE (709) 782-4242 ST JOHN’S (709) 745-7108 MOUNT PEARL (709) 745-7888
MEDICINE SHOPPE PARSONS POND MEDICAL CLINIC REMAX UNITED - SHERRY SULLIVAN BAIE VERTE (709) 532-4051 PARSON’S POND (709) 243-2593 ST JOHN’S (709) 738-3389
METRO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PAUL NOLAN ELECTRICAL LTD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES MOUNT PEARL - ST JOHN’S (709) 738-1626 ST JOHN’S (709) 693-3196 ST JOHN’S (709) 576-0933
MIAW PUKEK FIRST NATION JUSTICE DEPT PEKA HOME CTR RIDEOUT CARRIERS CONNE RIVER (709) 882-2882 BAY ROBERTS (709) 786-4112 GOULDS (709) 745-7450
MILLS & GALLANT PENDERGAST FUNERAL HOME LTD RITEWAY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED STEPHENVILLE (709) 643-5687 BELL ISLAND (709) 488-2056 L'ANSE-AU-LOUP (709) 927-5553
MITCH'S LOUNGE PENINSULA PHARMACY RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT GANDER (709) 651-3050 ST BERNARDS (709) 461-2121 CAPE BROYLE (709) 432-2145
MRS LIDDY'S PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION & HM ROBERT CANDOW PLASTERING & PAINTING LTD TORBAY (709) 437-6005 MOBILE (709) 334-2828 TORBAY (709) 437-1048
MURPHY CENTRE PIKE'S PRO HARDWARE ROBERT CANNON OPERATING NFLD KOIN KING ST JOHN’S (709) 579-6606 BLAKETOWN (709) 759-2900 BISHOP'S FALLS (709) 258-6662
MURRAY'S HORTICULTURAL SERVICES LTD POINT CONTRACTING ROBERT DOYLE THEATRE PHARMACY PORTUGAL COVE (709) 895-2800 NEW HARBOUR TB (709) 582-2725 ST JOHN’S (709) 726-0197
N L BATH & CANDLE FACTORY POINT LEAMINGTON ACADEMY ROBERTS BARBERING/STYLING LTD ST JOHN'S (709) 895-8302 POINT LEAMINGTON (709) 484-3432 MOUNT PEARL (709) 368-9276
NEW BRANCHES NURSING PORT HOPE HARDWARE & SUPPLIES ROSE ANNE'S HAIR DESIGNS CORNER BROOK (709) 640-2579 PORT HOPE SIMPSON (709) 960-0405 LABRADOR CITY (709) 944-5004
NEW VALLEY DRILLING CO LTD PPI SOLUTIONS (ATLANTIC) INC ROWE BROTHERS CARPET CO SPRINGDALE (709) 673-4418 MOUNT PEARL (709) 782-5500 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-1458
NEWSULT LTD PRIMMER'S WORKSHOP LTD ROWE BROTHERS CARPET CO ST JOHN’S (709) 739-4036 GOULDS (709) 745-0910 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-1458
NOLAN INSTRUMENTATION SRVS LTD QUALITY CABINETRY LTD ROYAL LEPAGE NL REALTY LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 722-9324 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-0600 CORNER BROOK (709) 632-4279
NORAMPAC NEWFOUNDLAND QUALITY CHIMNEY SWEEPING INSPECTIONS LTD S & H CODNER CONSTRUCTION LTD MOUNT PEARL (709) 747-1200 MOUNT PEARL (709) 743-4889 PORTUGAL COVE-ST PHILIPS (709) 895-0222
NORTH ATLANTIC NURSERIES R & C ENTERPRISES SALVATION ARMY STEPHENVILLE (709) 649-1067 PORT DE GRAVE (709) 786-6402 HARE BAY B B (709) 537-2155 www.rnca.ca 118 Crime Stoppers Police Officers of the Year Award ~ 2012
The Crime Stoppers Police Officers of the Year Award Luncheon is an annually held event that recognizes members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. This award is given to members who have exhibited outstanding qualities “above and beyond the call of duty.” Cst. Robert Hull of the Corner Brook Criminal Investigation Division was named this year’s Police Officer of the Year for the RNC. Cpl. Rick Mills from Happy Valley-Goose Bay was chosen as the recipient for the RCMP.
Police Officers of the Year - Cst. Robert Hull, RNC and Cpl. Rick Mills, RCMP
Please call Crime Stoppers at any time at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Remember, your call is anonymous.
www.rnca.ca 119 Booster Boxes
SCOOP AND SAVE (FOODS) THE COLLISION CLINIC LTD VARDY'S FUNERAL HOME GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR (709) 489-9768 ST JOHN’S (709) 368-8371 HICKMANS HARBOUR (709) 547-2211
SINYARD'S PHARMACY LTD THE COMMUNITY VET HOSPITAL VILLA NOVA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HARBOUR GRACE (709) 596-5470 MILTON (709) 466-3540 MANUELS (709) 834-3916
SHEILA'S RESTAURANT THE ELECTRONIC CENTRE VIPOND FIRE PROTECTION INC GAMBO (709) 674-4994 ST JOHN’S (709) 579-5021 MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-2898
SMART HOMES SECURITY THE GENERAL INC WABUSH CONVENIENCE STORE LTD ST JOHN’S (709) 722-5151 ST JOHN’S (709) 364-1515 WABUSH (709) 282-3366
SMITH SNACK SERVICES LTD THIS THAT N FABRICS WEST END ELECTRONICS/AVU NORMANS COVE (709) 747-8900 SPRINGDALE (709) 673-3311 ST JOHN’S (709) 579-2222
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The last Sunday in September of every year has been officially proclaimed as Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. For more information about NLPPOMA, please visit their website at www.policeandpeaceofficers.ca
(Photos courtesy of Constable Georgina Short)
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The Detective Sergeant Thomas Fraize Scholarship is awarded by the RNCA to dependents of RNCA members, past or present, who are graduating from Grade 12 and will be attending post secondary school. Brandon Tilley, son of Cst. Brian Tilley and Nadine Houlihan, daughter of Cst. Brian Houlihan are the recipients of this year’s scholarship. We extend our congratulations to Brandon and Nadine and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Brandon receives the Det. Sgt. Thomas Fraize scholarship from RNCA 1st Vice President Warren Sullivan.
Nadine Houlihan
ARIN CORP.
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(Photos courtesy of Constable Georgina Short)
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Cst. Mike Summers was the award recipient for his achievements within the “Community Service” category. This category recognizes any officer who distinguishes her/himself by superior accomplishment through developing, designing, implementing, and participating in programs involving communities that include neighborhoods, schools, community meetings or businesses.
The award for “Outstanding Performance” was awarded to a team of individuals; Cst. Greg Greeley, Cst. Neil Penney, and Cst. Alexandra Mackey. This award recognizes any officer who distinguishes her/himself through superior attention to duty or outstanding investigative effort that leads to the identification, location, or arrest, of a major criminal or criminal activity. May also be awarded to an officer, who distinguishes themselves by working on a major issue with significant implications for change. This could include administrative projects such as internal reviews, leading teams organizing major events and conferences, organizational change projects, task forces or public inquiry support.
Cst. Shawna Walsh and Cst. Andrew Wright were awarded the “Medal of Valor” at this year’s Gala. This prestigious award is given to an officer who distinguishes her/himself through acts of Bravery above and beyond the call of duty.
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Members of the RNC participated in the 18th Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game at Mile One Centre, featuring the Newfoundland & Labrador Celebrity All-Stars versus the Newfoundland & Labrador Police All-Stars, in another great night of family fun and entertainment. This year’s recipients were the NL Tourette Syndrome Foundation, NL Autism Society and the NL Lion’s Quest School Program.
(Photos courtesy of Bruce Tobin)
Cheque Presentation to NL Autism Cheque Presentation to NL Tourette Syndrome Foundation
Cheque Presentation to Lion’s Quest CBC's Ryan Snodden poses with the Princettes School Program Synchro Team after their intermission performance
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OF JOURNEYMEN – LOCAL 740 . . . . .20 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ASSOCIATION ROBERT R REGULAR LAW OFFICE ...... 108 UNITED STEELWORKERS – LOCAL 5795 ...... 22 OF OPTOMETRISTS ...... 56 ROGERS ENTERPRISES LTD ...... 8 V O C M CARES FOUNDATION ...... 6 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR BUILDING & RONA INC ...... 16 CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL ...... 14 VILLA NOVA PHARMACY ...... 74 RONNIES GROCERIES ...... 60 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FEDERATION VITALITY PRODUCTS INC ...... 94 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 45 ...... 70 OF LABOUR ...... 52 W & L ENTERPRISES LTD ...... 104 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 51 ...... 54 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FILM WABUSH MINES ...... 76 RUSSEL METALS INC ...... 70 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ...... 30 WALMART CARBONEAR ...... 74 RUTTER INC ...... 92 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR HYDRO ...... 22 WALMART MARYSTOWN ...... 100 SAGA ENTERPRISES INC...... 52 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR NURSES UNION . . . . .68 WALMART (LAB CITY) ...... 28 SAM ROBERTS CEMENT FINISHING LTD ...... 86 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR TEACHERS WALMART CLARENVILLE ...... 72 ASSOCIATION ...... 8 SANDRA ELMS RE/ MAX ...... 106 WALMART STEPHENVILLE ...... 72 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR CREDIT UNION . .108 SCAMPER`S SNACK BAR ...... 86 WARR`S PHARMACY LTD ...... 98 NEWFOUNDLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD ...... 98 SEAWATER PRODUCTS INC ...... 102 WATERWORKS SUPPLIES A DIV OF EMCO ...... 92 NEWFOUNDLAND POWER ...... 50 SHERATON HOTEL NEWFOUNDLAND ...... 22 WATSON PETROLEUM SERVICES ...... 72 NEWTRANS EQUIPMENT CARRIERS ...... 66 SHIRLEY`S HAVEN ...... 80 WAYNE`S WORLD PUB & EATERY ...... 100 NLL RECYCLING LTD ...... 16 SIMMONS TIRE & SERVICE CENTER LTD ...... 104 WEDGWOOD INSURANCE LTD ...... 12 NOEL'S FARM ...... 70 SIMPLEX GRINNELL ...... 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After years of working around the world, we’re coming home.
The hard work of everyone who and depend on our products. economy. Over 700 jobs. works at North Atlantic has earned And that brings good things back And most importantly, a very
Newfoundland a reputation for home to Newfoundland. Good things promising future for the next refining superior quality fuels. like three-quarters of a billion dollars generation of Newfoundlanders.
In fact, people in over 13 countries in exports. from the Arctic to Australia demand $103 million into the local