DARE
Our Mission
Our mission is to closely follow the guidelines of
D.A.R.E. in providing this innovative and successful program to the children of our community. The Columbus Police Department believes as most, that to reduce the drug problem, we need to educate our youth as to the hazards of illegal and harmful drugs. We also want to develop a close tie between our youth and law enforcement in hopes they can see us in a more positive and approachable view.
Introduction
Being a parent today is a difficult job, but so is being a kid. Children today are faced with tough decisions at increasingly younger and more vulnerable ages. The pressure on our kids to use drugs progressively increases throughout junior high and high school.
Clearly, we do need to help our children develop the skills and knowledge to make decisions and learn how to tactfully resist pressure from their peers to use drugs.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program is our most promising long-range solution. D.A.R.E. has helped to produce future generations of young adults who not only have no appetite for drugs, but who also have the strength of character to dissuade others from drug abuse.
The schools, law enforcement and the corporate community are but some components of the partnership needed to help D.A.R.E. achieve its promise. The other, and most important component, are the children's parents.
All of us working together can save this nation's most vital resource, our children.
Nathan Shapell
President
D.A.R.E. America