Dynamic speaker to talk to Edmonton youth about bullying

Bullying continues to be a serious problem in our schools; it is a problem that children often feel compelled to suffer in silence. To help encourage children to share this with their parents and teachers the Edmonton Police Service has brought the dynamic children’s speaker, Retro Bill, to Edmonton.

“This is the fifth time we have brought Retro Bill to Edmonton. He continues to resonate with audiences in schools across the Canada and the United States with his ability to reach youth,” says Sergeant Paul Looker, the coordinator of the Edmonton tour. “We rely on his unique style and brand of humour to address and shed light on this serious topic.”

At various locations across the city, Retro Bill will cover ‘being of good character, having positive self-esteem, being drug-free, staying safe and bullying’. Retro Bill readily admits to being bullied while he attending school and how he kept silent about the abuse rather than tell anyone.  

From Tues., June 9 to Thurs., June 11, about two thousand elementary school children in both the Edmonton public and separate school systems will have a chance to hear from Retro Bill, whose Elvis Presley-type hairstyle and flamboyant attire make him particularly memorable.

Media interested in attending a presentation during the week, are asked to contact Sergeant Paul Looker at 780-292-1930.

Sponsors of the speaking tour include the EPS, the Edmonton Police Foundation and Executive Hotels.

 

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