Pubdate: Tue, 14 Feb 2006
Source: Crowsnest Pass Promoter (CN AB)
Copyright: 2006 Crowsnest Pass Promoter
Contact:  http://www.crowsnestpasspromoter.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/840
Author: Amy Harris
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.)

DARING TO SUPPORT DARE PROGRAM

Crowsnest Pass Promoter -- This will be the fourth year the Drug 
Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program will be offered to the 
Grade 6 students of Isabelle Sellon and Livingstone School, but they 
aren't able to do it without the support of the community.

Work books and educational materials are used to teach the students 
about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, peer pressure, and the 
importance of high self-esteem.

The DARE program was started in Los Angeles in 1983 and is now being 
offered in 50 countries worldwide.

It includes a 17-lesson curriculum and is a joint effort between the 
community, schools, students, parents, and police.

The pamphlet for DARE states, "DARE seeks to provide children and 
youth with the information and skills to live drug and violence free.

DARE works to establish positive relationships between law 
enforcement, children, teachers, parents, and other community members.

RCMP Sgt. Brad Kaeding says the DARE program is valuable in 
communities because it focuses on the prevention of future substance 
abuse among youth.

"(We deal with Grade 6 students) because that age group haven't yet 
been exposed to alcohol and drug temptation and they still like the 
cops coming around to talk to them," said Kaeding.

"We try to get them equipped with the information and ability to make 
smart decisions."

Kaeding says, so far, donations have come in ranging anywhere from 
$50 to $500, but they would be grateful for whatever residents or 
businesses are able to give.

Donations for the DARE program can be dropped off at the Crowsnest 
Pass RCMP detachment at 2122-127 Street in Blairmore.

They can also be dropped off at ATB Financial at 13219-20 Avenue in 
Blairmore by specifying the donations are for DARE.
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom