Basic Organization Information
DARE America
- Also Known As:
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D.A.R.E.
- Physical Address:
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Los Angeles, CA
90051 0090
- EIN:
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95-4242541
- Web URL:
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www.dare.org
- NTEE Category:
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O Youth Development
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O50 Youth Development Programs
- Year Founded:
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1989
- Ruling Year:
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1990
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Mission Statement
The mission of D.A.R.E. America is "teaching students, kindergarten through 12th grade, good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives." Our vision is "a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
D.A.R.E. is the largest youth substance abuse prevention program in the world. D.A.R.E. America serves as a resource to communities in establishing, overseeing, and improving local D.A.R.E. programs. D.A.R.E. has expanded beyond substance abuse to counter other high-risk behaviors, such as bullying, gangs, and Internet safety. D.A.R.E. programs are implemented in over 70% of United States school districts and in 43 countries around the world.
Leadership
Mr. Charlie J. Parsons
Term:
Since
May
2003
Leadership Statement:
Through constant re-invention, D.A.R.E. has evolved to be more than just about resisting drug abuse. D.A.R.E. programming on Internet safety, prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse, and cyber-bullying is empowering today's kids to handle contemporary challenges to their safety and health.
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Program:
DARE
- Budget:
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$5,401,084
- Category:
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General Code
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Overwhelming national and international demand for D.A.R.E. led to the creation of D.A.R.E. America, a national non-profit organization. D.A.R.E. America serves as a resource to communities, helping to establish and improve local D.A.R.E. programs. D.A.R.E. America provides officer training, supports the development and evaluation of the D.A.R.E. curriculum, provides student educational materials, monitors instruction standards and program results, and creates national awareness for D.A.R.E. Specially Trained Cops Assigned D.A.R.E. Classroom "Beats" The D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to be taught by police officers whose training and experience gave them the background needed to answer the sophisticated questions often posed by young students about drugs and crime. Prior to entering the D.A.R.E. program, officers undergo 80 hours of special training in areas such as child development, classroom management, teaching techniques, and communication skills. 40 hours of additional training are provided to D.A.R.E. instructors to prepare them to teach the high school curriculum.
Program Long-Term Success:
Presidential administrations, governors, members of congress, and state legislators have praised D.A.R.E. Since 1988, Presidential Proclamation declares one day each year National D.A.R.E. Day. State legislatures have joined with the President and Congress by proclaiming D.A.R.E. day within their respective states.
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