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.
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More than 900 Santa Maria Students Graduate from Latest D.A.R.E. Program
Parents stand to the applause of students Friday during the D.A.R.E. graduation at the Elks Lodge in Santa Maria. More than 900 Santa Maria-area elementary students vowed to make smart choices and consider the consequences of their actions during a Friday morning graduation...LEARN MORE
Sweepstakes Winners Rounds 15 and 16
Congratulations to sweepstakes winners in rounds 15 (California) and 16 (Texas)!California:
$1500 Winner: Chi Fai Cheng
$1000 Winner: Tina Boivin
Texas:
$1500 Winner: Ntsh Thms
$1000 Winner: Melanie Granado
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Portsmouth Sheriff Relaunches D.A.R.E.; This Program Focuses on More Than Drugs
Hodges Manor Elementary School student Rylee Long hugs Daren the Lion, the mascot of D.A.R.E, at the December 6 graduation ceremony...LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Graduations Begin for Almost 1,300 Bossier Parish Students
SRO Deputy Austin Mueller Presents a Graduation Certificate at Bossier Elementary School on November 30, 2018. Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington joined Bossier Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. officers and school leadership at Bossier Elementary School to congratulate...
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D.A.R.E. Launches Public Service Announcement Campaign
D.A.R.E. America has launched a nationwide PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CAMPAIGN promoting our K-12 Opioid & Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Lessons.English and Spanish video and audio PSA’s have been distributed to more than 900 media outlets.
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Kingdom of Bahrain Partners with D.A.R.E.
To Teach Students to Avoid Extremism through Improved Decision-Making – Building on Existing D.A.R.E Programs That Give Students Social and Emotional Skills to Avoid Violence and Addiction...LEARN MORE
Cannabis Facts – Lesson 2, Elementary kiR planner
This is a supplemental lesson for D.A.R.E. Canada in response to the Canadian National Marijuana Legalization Act being enacted in October 2018. For more information, please contact Harry Lawrenson at harry.lawrenson@opp.ca or info@dare.ca....
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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
32nd D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
June 25 – 27, 2019Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
Registration and hotel booking information available now...
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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.
