8. School based prevention Flashcards
What is the most popular school based program in the US
DARE:
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Who is DARE led by
Police officers
What ages is DARE for
5th graders to high school
What do students have to do in DARE
Sign a plaedge of abstinence
Advantages of DARE
Allows for positive friendly interactions with officers in a controlled and safe environment
What did DARE 5th grade curriculum do
Motivate drug avoidance
Improve ability to make prosocial decisions
Resist peer pressure
How many school districts used DARE
75% of school districts
20 million graduates per year
Who funded DARE
Govt agencies and private corporate funding
What are the 3 DARE R’s
Recognize, Resist and Report
How much per year is spent on DARE
1 to 1.3 BILLION per year
Does DARE work?
NO. Evidence shows there is no change in drug use, attitudes remain short term only. Some say that DARE students may have slightly higher drug abuse rates
What was DARE Revamped to?
Keepin it real
What did Keepin it real teach
REFUSE offers to use
EXPLAIN why you dont want to
AVOID situations
LEAVE situations
REFUSE. EXPLAIN, AVOID, LEAVE
How was keepin it real taught
In schools, 10 lesson curriculums
What was keepin it real designd to do
Assess risks with substance use, build decision making and resistance strategies, improve antidrug beliefs and reduce usage rates