by Bureau of Justice Assistance

About the author: The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides technical assistance and administers federal grants to state and local government programs for the prevention of drug abuse and violent crime.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is a validated, copyrighted, comprehensive drug and violence prevention education program for children in kindergarten through twelfth grade. D.A.R.E. represents a collaborative effort between school and law enforcement personnel. The program is nationally coordinated by D.A.R.E. America, with input received from State and local agencies and communities.

What Is D.A.R.E."

The D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to equip elementary, middle, and high school students with the appropriate skills to resist substance abuse, violence, and gangs...