D.A.R.E. facts for kids
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, known as DARE or D.A.R.E., is a special program for students. It teaches them how to make good choices and stay safe. Students who join D.A.R.E. promise to avoid harmful substances. They also attend lessons given by local police officers. These lessons help students understand the importance of making healthy decisions.
The main office for D.A.R.E. in America is in Inglewood, California. The program also started in the United Kingdom in 1995. Daren the Lion is the friendly mascot for D.A.R.E.
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What is D.A.R.E. About?
D.A.R.E. aims to help young people learn important life skills. It teaches them how to resist peer pressure. The program also helps students build self-esteem. They learn how to communicate effectively. These skills are useful for making smart choices every day.
How D.A.R.E. Helps Students
The D.A.R.E. program focuses on several key areas. It helps students understand different types of pressure. They learn ways to say "no" in difficult situations. The lessons also cover how to deal with stress. Students are encouraged to think about the consequences of their actions. This helps them make responsible decisions.
The History of D.A.R.E.
The D.A.R.E. program began in 1983. It was started by the Los Angeles Police Department. They worked with the Los Angeles Unified School District. At first, it was a local program in Los Angeles. But it quickly grew across the country.
How D.A.R.E. Grew
In the 1980s, D.A.R.E. became very popular. In 1988, Ronald Reagan, who was president at the time, announced the first National D.A.R.E. Day. This showed how important the program had become. At its most popular, D.A.R.E. was taught in many schools. About 75% of American school districts used the program.
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A vehicle used to promote D.A.R.E.
