West Haven Considers Dropping D.A.R.E. Program

Published November 17, 2013

West Haven considers dropping D.A.R.E. program – The school district and Police Department are planning to scrap DARE classes in favor of a program customized for city students.

Mishawaka D.A.R.E. program teaches lesson on bullying

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“So we want it to stop and keep the violence out of our schools.” Mishawaka police want to also stress that bullying can in some cases destroy a person's self esteem. And they hope that the new lessons from the dare program will help prevent future …
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The Personal as Political

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Understanding how political and social forces intertwine begins with the realization Malcolm had: that one must educate oneself and take personal responsibility. This is no easy task, when minds are roiled in media turbulence, Mandelstam's “noise of …
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Experts share their advice and information on substance abuse

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Plympton Police Department Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Officer Dana Smith offers coping strategies to the children at Dennett Elementary School who participate in the program. He gets children involved by engaging in role playing so they …
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