History of  D.A.R.E.

D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles and has proven so successful that it is now being implemented in 75 percent of our nation's school districts and in more than 43 countries around the world. DARE places a trained, uniformed officer in the classroom to work with students.  The course work, which emphasizes self-esteem and resisting peer pressure, helps students understand the consequences of using drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and live productive drug and violence-free lives.
 
The D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to be taught by police officers whose training and experience give them the background needed to answer the sophisticated questions often posed by young students about drugs and crime. Prior to entering the D.A.R.E. program, officers undergo 80 hours of special training in areas such as child development, classroom management, teaching techniques, and communication skills.

Presidential administrations, governors, members of congress, and state legislators have praised D.A.R.E. Since 1988, Presidential Proclamation declares one day each year National D.A.R.E. Day. State legislatures have joined with the President and Congress by proclaiming D.A.R.E. Day within their respective states.

D.A.R.E. goes beyond traditional drug abuse and violence prevention programs. It gives children the skills needed to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become involved in gangs or violent activities.

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office

The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office has been involved in instructing D.A.R.E. since the mid 80's with Sheriff Marshall Robinsons introduction to the public schools. for close to 15 years a single deputy instructed 5th grade students in this program. today we have 5 D.A.R.E. Officers and instruct in public schools, private, and even home schooled groups when requested. The D.A.R.E. Program is supported by donations from the community clubs, businesses and PTO organizations with out the support the program would not have the money to operate and provide a graduation, D.A.R.E. day event and the trade mark gift the D.A.R.E. shirts.

Northern Campus D.A.R.E. Officer: Deputy Steve Bowers	Central Campus D.A.R.E. Officer Deputy Rebecca Mauck	Southern Campus D.A.R.E. Officers Jamie Thompson Keith Cowart
Work Book: English Spanish This book is in PDF format	Permission slip Fun work sheets: Word Search 1 Word Search 2 Crossword and Answers Decode Message and Answers

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