Pubdate: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 Source: Gabriola Sounder (CN BC) Copyright: 2004 The Gabriola Sounder Contact: http://www.soundernews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2350 Author: Don Butt Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.) D.A.R.E PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GABRIOLA LIONS AND LOCAL RCMP DARE stands for "Drug Awareness Resistance Education." It is a program of the RCMP designed to help our youth resist the pressures of the drug pushers. But it's not just for that. It also focuses on building self-esteem, and deals with bullying and other issues facing our youth. Currently there is a series of classes being conducted by the RCMP Auxiliary at Gabriola Elementary. The Gabriola Lions have been active supporters of this program and Lions president Keith Sim recently presented a cheque for $1000 to RCMP Auxiliary Michelle Porier. This money is used for educational material and teaching aids not otherwise covered for the students. It's all done on a volunteer basis. Preliminary studies on the effectiveness of DARE in other communities are showing excellent results in curbing the scourge of illicit drug use in our society's youth. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin