FOX2 News Interview: Jennifer Rubin is Rockin’ 4 Relief and raising money for BackStopper Martial Arts Raises Money for D.A.R.E. KNOP-TV News Feature: DARE Keeps It REAL October in Bullying Prevention Month D.A.R.E. is proud to support students, parents and the many organizations that are actively participating this October in Bullying Prevention Month. ASHEBORO — Local D.A.R.E. Officer Sgt. Traci Williams, with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, has earned a Special Achievement Award from the N.C. Gangs Across the Carolinas Task Force Ouchies Bandages Partners with D.A.R.E. in An Effort to Give Kids the Chance to Let Everyone Know How They Feel About Bullying On Their Fingers or Elbows Casey Introduces Bill to Combat Dangerous Trend of Cough Syrup Abuse Among Teens D.A.R.E. Elementary Curriculum Planners

The new D.A.R.E. Middle School Curriculum - "Keepin' it Real"   The D.A.R.E. program, the pioneer prevention effort founded in 1983, has implemented a new middle school curriculum -  "keepin' it Real"......MORE   Penn State & D.A.R.E. Partner to Prevent Substance Use in Elementary Schools "Keepin' it REAL" is led by Penn State Dr. Michael Hecht, Distinguished Professor, “D.A.R.E.’s recent decision to transition to the kiR elementary school curriculum was based on the abundance of evidence which has accumulated over years, that it is effective and incredibly cost efficient.”

keepin' it REAL Ranked Among Top 3 Most Cost-Effective Prevention Programs-- in a Study by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)   An independent, federally-funded cost effectiveness study evaluating prevention programs reported that keepin' it REAL was ranked among the top 3 overall with a cost benefit of $28 in benefits for every $1 spent. "Keepin’ it REAL" is a multicultural, school-based substance use prevention program for students 12-14 years old and taught by D.A.R.E. Officers. KEY FINDING Curriculum participants reported lower alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use than students who did not receive the program.

	The Silent Epidemic -  Kids and Pharmaceutical Abuse   Drug abuse trends change – DARE America responds. There are now alarming increases in the abuse of prescription drugs and Over-the-Counter medicines...MORE The new D.A.R.E. OTC/Rx program includes; two elementary, two middle school, one high school and one community lesson...MORE

Thanks To My D.A.R.E. Officer   I would like to thank my awesome DARE Officer for teaching my classmates and me all about how to be drug free, not to fall for peer pressure and how to make the best decisions possible.. .MORE

D.A.R.E. Mall   Welcome to the D.A.R.E. Mall. Now everyone --not just D.A.R.E. Officers--can purchase exclusive D.A.R.E. products and help support the D.A.R.E. program...MORE

What is D.A.R.E.?         

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons taught from Kindergarten through 12th grade. 

IN THE LAST THREE YEARS OVER 220 COMMUNITIES HAVE STARTED NEW D.A.R.E. PROGRAMS

The D.A.R.E. program is more than just drug prevention education; it teaches students good decision making skills to help them avoid high-risk behavior to ensure they grow up healthy, safe and secure. 

 The totally new D.A.R.E. curricula integrates the latest in research-based strategies into the world's largest and most effective educational delivery network----D.A.R.E.

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