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D.A.R.E. “More Than Sad” Teen Suicide Lesson Helps Save Students Lives
In response to a fast growing crisis of teen suicide ideation, attempts and tragic deaths, D.A.R.E. America partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to adapt the Foundation’s “More Than Sad” mental health lesson for presentation to middle school and high school students.
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Harry Lawrenson Retires from Ontario Provincial Police after 56 Years in Service
On Wednesday, June 30, Ontario Provincial Police Constable Harry Lawrenson retired after 56 years in service. He intends to continue working with D.A.R.E. as its Canada national director. Lawrenson was the recipient of the D.A.R.E. International Lifetime Achievement...
Conroe ISD Hosts D.A.R.E Training for Law Enforcement
After two weeks of training, 11 Conroe ISD police officers graduated from the D.A.R.E. training program for law enforcement. The district hosted both the training and a graduation ceremony for the 20 officers who participated in the program…
Haughton Elementary Student Wins Parish-Wide D.A.R.E. Essay Contest
A 5th grader from Haughton Elementary School bested some 2,000 other students who graduated from the D.A.R.E. program here in Bossier Parish to have her essay be named, “D.A.R.E. Essay of the Year.” Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington presented Saylor White with...
Daily Citizen-News Editorial: The D.A.R.E. Program Continues To Make Our Community Better
"You shouldn't bully people, it can hurt them, especially if you do it physically, but emotionally isn't any better. Some people even commit suicide because of bullying. Treat others the way you would like to be treated because I know you wouldn't want to be hurt by...
Big Island Students Complete D.A.R.E. Program
Students across Big Island public schools were recognized in a celebration after completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Throughout the 2020-21 school year, School Resource Officers were able to provide 10 D.A.R.E. lessons while complying…
D.A.R.E. Graduation 2021 at Crichton Elementary in Quinwood, WV
"With Covid restrictions affecting our school system this year, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to offer D.A.R.E. Remote to our students at Crichton. Congratulations to D.A.R.E. Essay Winner Mikah Burke, and Runner-Up LillyJane Elkins. Thank you to...
Announcing Minnesota D.A.R.E. 2021 Winning Posters
Minnesota D.A.R.E.'s Kathi Ackerman is happy to announce the 2021 Minnesota D.A.R.E. Winning Posters. Kathi said, "Throwing out the opening pitch at the Minnesota Twins/D.A.R.E. game on September 26th will be Lucy from Chatfield Elementary. Her DARE Officer is Kevin...
Sedalia P.D. Graduates Students in D.A.R.E. Program
Last week, the Sedalia Police Department D.A.R.E. Program graduated classes from Sacred Heart Elementary and Sedalia 200 Junior High School. Police department officials say, “We are extremely proud of all of our graduates. We are also very proud of our D.A.R.E....
Riverside Elementary Graduates First D.A.R.E. Class in 20 Years
NEWLAND — On Thursday, May 6, fifth grade students at Riverside Elementary became the first county student class to graduate from the D.A.R.E. program in 20 years through the efforts of the Avery County Sheriff’s Office and School Resource Officer John Hicks. The…
Maddie, Beatrix, and Ashley the First Students to Win the “D.A.R.E. To Succeed” Award
6th grader Madlyn Sears, 7th grader Beatrix Sills, and 8th grader Ashley Meadows, of the Eastern Greenbrier Middle School Knights, are the first students to garner the “D.A.R.E. To Succeed” Award. The students received a certificate, a locker sticker, and…
BREAKING: New Study Finds Youth Marijuana Addiction Rate Double Rate of Alcohol & Other Substance Use Disorders
(Alexandria, VA) An explosive study published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics and conducted by prominent researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, found that teenage marijuana users…
Jennings County D.A.R.E. Program is Back
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is proud to announce that the D.A.R.E. program is returning to the Jennings County Elementary Schools. Sheriff Kenny Freeman wants to address potential addiction issues from all angles and felt that...
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