MEDIA ADVISORY: Canadian Centre for Child Protection

TORONTO, Nov. 18 /CNW/ -

WHAT:
News conference to announce an innovative program designed to help teach youth how to be safe, respectful and responsible texters. Guest speakers include Mrs. Laureen Harper, who will provide a special message to parents, and Det. Sgt. Kim Scanlan, who will provide local case examples of youth engaging in high-risk behaviour which demonstrates the need for safe texting education.

WHO: 
Mrs. Laureen Harper
Lianna McDonald, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Bernard Lord, President and CEO, Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association
Det. Sgt. Kim Scanlan, Child Exploitation Unit, Toronto Police Services
Amelia Dennis, Principal, Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School
Students from Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School

WHEN:
Friday, November 19, 2010
10:45 a.m.

WHERE:
Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School, in the Library
357 Runnymede Road
Toronto, ON

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Visit www.protectchildren.ca for more information on our national programs and services.

For further information:

Tish Best, Communications Director
Canadian Centre for Child Protection   
Office: [phone]
Cellular: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

For French-language services, please contact:
Carolyn Shimmin, Communications Coordinator,
Canadian Centre for Child Protection 
Office: [phone]
Cellular: [phone]
Email: [email protected]