D.A.R.E.

D.A.R.E. is a comprehensive prevention education program designed to equip school children with the skills necessary to recognize and resist social pressures to experiment with tobacco, alcohol, other drugs and violence.

This unique program sees specially trained officers deliver school presentations to youth in grades five and six across Nova Scotia. The seventeen week course addresses such topics as the dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse; developing assertiveness and self confidence; and dealing with violence, bullying and gang behaviours. D.A.R.E . gives special attention to fifth and sixth grade students in order to prepare them for entry into junior and senior high schools where they are most likely to encounter pressure to use drugs.

Since its 2001 introduction inNova Scotia, the D.A.R.E. program has grown in popularity. It is currently offered at more than 50 schools by local RCMP officers who volunteer their time. More information on the D.A.R.E . program in your community is available at your local RCMP Detachment .

D.A.R.E. Nova Scotia wishes to thank its sponsor