D.A.R.E.

Program Information

D.A.R.E is an innovative program built upon a partnership between the Jeffersontown Police Department, and local schools. Certified D.A.R.E. officers deliver the D.A.R.E. America’s keepin’ it REAL curriculum to 4^th and 5^th graders at four of the city’s elementary schools, as well as Junior High students at Carrither’s Middle School. The participating elementary schools are Cochrane, Jeffersontown, Tully, and St. Edward.

Each year D.A.R.E. is taught to over 800 elementary students, and 350 middle school students.

Curriculum

The D.A.R.E. keepin’ it REAL curriculum identifies fundamental basic skills needed for healthy development, including;

Self-awareness and management
Responsible decision making, and making healthy choices
Understanding others
Relationship and communication skills
Handling responsibilities and challenges

The curriculum is based upon the core concepts of responsibility, decision making, drug information, risks and consequences, peer pressure, stress, confident communication , nonverbal communication, listening, bullying, helping others, and getting help.

Contact Information

The program is currently being taught by Officer Steve Fisher. For more information on the D.A.R.E program, visit the D.A.R.E. America.