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Sections & Units
Our Mission:
"To optimize public safety
in the City of Calgary"
Community & Youth Services Program
Youth Education & Intervention Program
Rock Solid Program
Formed in 1997, the Rock Solid Foundation is comprised of law enforcement personnel and community members who speak to young people about stopping violence. Nearly all incidents of youth violence can be avoided if a young person comes forward with information before the situation escalates into violence.
By 2003 over 500,000 youths have heard the Foundation's message: It's OK to get involved.
During an interactive 45-minute presentation, police officers from the Calgary Police Service's Youth Education and Intervention Unit empower Grade 5 and 6 students to take a stand against bullying and violence.
The Rock Solid Foundation:
- promotes attacking the underlying cause of youth violence,
- empowers youth to take a stand against bullying and violence, and
- educates youth on their ability to make schools and communities safe by standing up for their rights
Officers give interactive 45-minute presentations to schools and community groups. The six-part presentation illustrates ways students can stop bullying.
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Explains the history and development of the Rock Solid program and sets the tone of the presentation with two real life stories of violence. |
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Shows how letting someone take your rights away will make the violence or bullying escalate. |
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Explains what being Rock Solid means and understanding your rights. |
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Emphasizes that telling and seeking help are strengths, not weaknesses. Getting help early will prevent the problem from getting worse. |
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Talks about the reality of retribution and involves a tug of war demonstration with several students. |
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A story about what being Canadian means and a review of the topics discussed, tying together the Rock Solid philosophy with the school motto |
Preparation and Scheduling for Presentations
Assembly format accommodates up to 300 students at a time.
Sound systems are preferred to ensure students and teachers can hear clearly and participate.
Prior to the presenter's arrival, teachers are asked to choose four student volunteers to help act out the scenarios. They will be briefed before the presentation.
To encourage schools to take ownership of the Rock Solid philosophy, school representatives will be asked to provide presenters with a school theme, which will be used to personalize the program during the conclusion.
Presentations will only be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays to allow officers enough organizational and travel time.
For information on the Rock Solid Program or to register, contact the Youth Education and Intervention Unit at The Calgary Police Service at 206-8399.
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