DARE Program

officer Is in full swing for the school year 2008/09.

Assisting all grade 6's students in their attempt to resist the pressure of drugs.
A major objective of DARE is to develop and reinforce a strong sense of self-worth so that when a student is called upon to make important, maybe life changing decisions such as using drugs, they can act in their best interest rather than to serve the interests of others.
The D.A.R.E. program was introduced the Owen Sound area in the 2000-2001 school year. The pilot school for the D.A.R.E. program was Alexandra Elementary School and after rave reviews from the school administrators, teachers and particularly the students, the Owen Sound Police Services decided to continue with the D.A.R.E program. For the past 5 years, every elementary school in Owen Sound has received this excellent and unique program. To date, there have been over 2,000 grade 6, Owen Sound students graduate from D.A.R.E.

helps students recognize internal pressures, like anxiety and stress, and external pressures, like peer attitudes and advertising
develops personal, social and refusal skills to resist these pressures
teaches that using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are not the norm among teenagers, even if students think that "everyone is doing it."
provides developmentally appropriate material and activities about the consequences of drug
uses interactive teaching techniques
actively involves the family and the community
includes officer training and support

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