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empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from
violence, substance use, and other dangerous behaviors.
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D.A.R.E., Sheriff Lopey Earn National Recognition
D.A.R.E. International President & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Francisco X. Pegueros, & the “D.A.R.E. Kids” with Sheriff Lopey. Lopey received the 2019 D.A.R.E. International Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award, presented on June 25 at the 32nd D.A.R.E. International Annual Training Conference in Phoenix, Ariz...LEARN MORE
CEO Frank Pegueros Discusses the New D.A.R.E. Curricula on Good Afternoon Arkansas
D.A.R.E. met with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson's staff to talk about ideas on how to fight the opioid crisis. CEO Frank Pegueros discussed the new D.A.R.E. Curricula and how to make the state of Arkansas a leader in the fight on KATV Channel 7's Good Afternoon...
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D.A.R.E. Launches New High School Curriculum
myPlaybook: Core is a four-lesson curriculum designed for delivery to High School Students, ideally in 9th or 10th grade. The lesson content is aligned with D.A.R.E. Elementary and Middle school program concepts, continuing the focus on understanding risk behavior...LEARN MORE
Greene County Schools Welcome D.A.R.E. Program Back into the Classroom
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Greene County Sheriff’s Office will soon help educate students on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The school division is bringing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program back into the classroom after more than a...
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New Mexico D.A.R.E. Summer Camp
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Rio Rancho Police Department, Corrales Police Department, Bernalillo Police Department, and Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office are committed to the youth in their respective communities by teaching the Drug Abuse Resistance...
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KARE Donation to LifeWorks
I am writing you to express my personal appreciation for your gift to LifeWorks. Your donation helps support LifeWorks’ mission of being a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self- sufficiency. We are grateful for your generosity, your...
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D.A.R.E. Partners with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Launch “More than Sad”…Teen Mental Health Enhancement Lesson
More Than Sad is a 45 minute enhancement lesson designed for delivery by D.A.R.E. Officers to High School students, ideally in 9th or 10th grade. D.A.R.E. collaborated with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to adapt this lesson for delivery by...LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Responds to Vaping Crisis with New Enhancement Lesson
Vaping nicotine nearly doubled among high school seniors from 11 percent in 2017 to 20.9 percent in 2018. More than 1 in 10 eighth graders (10.9 percent) say they vaped nicotine in the past year, and use is up significantly in virtually all vaping measures among...LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Implementing Opioid Education in Schools
D.A.R.E is implementing opioid education programs in schools to combat opioid addiction at a younger age. The enhancement lessons are being taught at each grade level...LEARN MORE
33rd D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
The 33rd D.A.R.E. International Training Conference is on July 6 to 9, 2020 at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Resort & Spa in Cancún, Mexico.LEARN MORE
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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.
