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What is D.A.R.E.?

D.A.R.E. is taught in schools by specially trained law enforcement officers. It was created by a combined effort of educators and law enforcement personnel in Los Angeles in 1983, and rapidly expanded worldwide. D.A.R.E. does not focus on "scare tactics," but in helping children develop important life skills in order to make good choices; skills needed to deal with the dangers of illicit and legal drugs, including alcohol and tobacco.
The City of Middletown D.A.R.E. Program began in September, 1992. Since then, more than 3,500 children have received D.A.R.E. in the Middletown School District. Middletown was the first in New York State to offer a D.A.R.E. parent component. This 5-session program actively involves family members and is critical since parents often have the greatest effect on children's values, attitudes and behavior. Public support for D.A.R.E. continues to be its strongpoint. For the 1995-96 school year, the City of Middletown D.A.R.E. Program has received donations through local businesses and D.A.R.E. fundraisers. Thanks to the Middletown Rotary Club for their continued support and a special thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Middletown for their assistance with our D.A.R.E. day fundraising event for 4-years running. And as always great thanks to the Administration and Citizens of the City of Middletown for all they do to make D.A.R.E. successful. The City of Middletown D.A.R.E. Program will continue to teach children the vicious effects of drugs on society.

Through D.A.R.E. and the caring people who make it work, today's children have a stronger chance of creating a better world, a world that is "drug-free."

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