Onalaska DARE Program

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
The D.A.R.E. program was developed as a cooperative effort of the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District to prevent drug abuse in children and youth.  Traditional drug abuse programs dwell on the harmful effects of drugs.  The program emphasis of D.A.R.E. is to help students recognize and resist the many subtle pressures that in influence them to experiment with drugs, gangs and violence.  In addition, program strategies are planned to focus on feelings relating to  interpersonal and communication skills, decision making, and positive alternatives to drug abuse behavior.

The instructional guide for D.A.R.E. has been developed to assist police officers, school administrators, and teachers in the planning and implementation of a program of drug abuse resistance education for students in grades 5 and 6.

Organization
The program content for D.A.R.E. is organized into seventeen 45 to 60 minute lessons to be conducted by a uniformed police officer and suggested extended activities to be taught by the regular classroom teacher.

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DARE Card Program

The DARE Card program was set up to provide positive alternatives for students in the Coulee Region. As of 2007, we have approximately 100 different businesses that provide a benefit for our students. The card is given out after successfully completing the program and is valid for one year. Students - Please thank the business after using the card! 

Dare Card Word Document 2008 List - Click on Card below