D.A.R.E. envisions a world in which students everywhere are
empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from
violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.
31st D.A.R.E. INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE
JULY 10 TO 12, 2018 ROSEN CENTRE HOTEL ORLANDO FLORIDA
Learn More
In The News
Curated content from Media Channels talking about D.A.R.E., Hometown stories, and D.A.R.E. America
D.A.R.E. Launches K-12 Opioid and OTC/RX Drug Abuse Prevention Curricula
America faces an opioid crisis. Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. Experts project it will increase by 19% annually. D.A.R.E. Responds. D.A.R.E. America has created a comprehensive K-12 Opioid and OTC/Rx drug abuse prevention...LEARN MORE
Mass K2 Overdose Issue on Minds of Officers During D.A.R.E. Graduation
Several officers and troopers from around Connecticut graduated from the state police D.A.R.E. training program on Friday [August 17, 2018]. Thirty-seven officers graduated from the D.A.R.E. program Friday and the men and women will be tasked with teaching children...
LEARN MORE
A Child’s Dream Thank You Letter, June 2018
"How wonderful it is to know that our work is not invisible; we have undercover partners who have extended their hands to us when we needed them the most; thank you, thank you, thank you."LEARN MORE
Photos from the 31st D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
Thank you to the presenters and attendees for making this a highly successful conference...LEARN MORE
As the drug crisis evolves, so does D.A.R.E.
The D.A.R.E. program has been around for a long time, but for local police departments like Canton’s, the name of the game is evolution...LEARN MORE
KARE Donation to Sister’s Circle Women Support Network
D.A.R.E. America, through its D.A.R.E. to KARE team Universal Events, donated KARE kits to the Sister’s Circle Women Support Network. The "Sister’s Circle is a safe confidential atmosphere, where women share their experiences and developing a support network." The...
LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Online Opioid Lesson
In response to the nation’s Opioid crisis, D.A.R.E. is developing a comprehensive Opioid Prevention Curricula for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as their communities that will address abuse of Opioids and Over the Counter and Prescription Drugs. As part of our efforts to serve children, families and communities, we additionally offer the following free online Opioid Lesson for students, parents, and members of communities.LEARN MORE
Drug Resistance Education Needed Now More Than Ever
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) found that in 2016, attitudes among American students had improved when it came to drug abuse. Past-year use of illicit drugs other than marijuana declined, to the lowest level in the history of the survey.LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Mentor Officer Training 2018
D.A.R.E. America is pleased to announce a D.A.R.E. Mentor Officer Training has been scheduled for October 22-26, 2018 in Williamsburg, VA. Please find below information regarding the training location, meals, dress code and materials needed for the training. The...LEARN MORE
32nd D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
June 25 – 27, 2019Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
Hotel booking information available now...
LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Hometowns
U.S.A. & International
D.A.R.E. is taught in each state, U.S. territory, and 50+ other countries
D.A.R.E. History
D.A.R.E. America’s Commitment to Prevention
In its 35 year history, D.A.R.E. America has constantly improved its science and evidence based education programs to provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to resist drugs, alcohol, and other high risk behaviors.
