Pubdate: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 Source: Journal-Pioneer, The (CN PI) Section: Pg A3 Copyright: 2007 Journal-Pioneer Contact: http://www.journalpioneer.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2789 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth) SUMMERSIDE POLICE INTRODUCES DARE TO GRADE 5 AND 6 CLASSROOMS SUMMERSIDE - Summerside Police Services will introduce the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program to local grade 5 and 6 classes in Summerside. The program is designed to teach students the facts about tobacco, marijuana and alcohol use with the goal of preventing youth from using these substances. Summerside Police Services Chief Dave Poirier said, "The DARE program is being introduced to students to help them prepare for intermediate and high school. The program will not only educate the students on substance abuse, but will also open the lines of communication between the students and police." Cst. Lorna DeWare attended training for two weeks at the Ontario Police College and will be facilitating the 10-week (one hour per week) program. This is the first time it has been offered by city police. The program also teaches the DARE decision making model. When faced with a decision, this model will teach the students to define the problem or issue, assess their choices, respond by using facts or information they have gathered and then evaluate their choice. Once their decision is made and outcome is known, they can then ask themselves whether or not they made the right decision. After successful completion of the 10-week program, students will participate in a graduation ceremony. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman