With the pressures on teens getting stronger every year, the importance of the D.A.R.E. program in schools is increasing.
Const. Tyler Douglas and A/Const. Tanya Trafford held 10 hour-long sessions at Lake Cowichan School during the past school year, instructing 42 Grade 5 students.
“The D.A.R.E. program is a program designed to teach Grade 5 kids how to make smart, safe, responsible choices in every area of their lives,” Trafford said.
“They learn about bullying, handling stress, risks and consequences, resistance techniques, help networks, communication skills, and effective listen, among many other subjects.
Want to learn more about D.A.R.E.? There’s info online at http://darebc.com/