D.A.R.E. America: Empowering Students to Make Safe Choices

D.A.R.E. America, established in 1983, is a leading organization focused on drug abuse resistance education. Through evidence-based curricula, D.A.R.E. builds trust between students and law enforcement, promoting a collaborative approach to prevention. The organization's mission is to equip students with decision-making skills for leading healthy lives free from violence and substance abuse. With a strong foundation of partnerships and rigorous training for law enforcement officers, D.A.R.E. continues to make a positive impact in schools across America and beyond.

• Drug prevention
• Education
• Law enforcement
• Student empowerment
• Substance abuse

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1. D.A.R.E. AMERICA WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

2. Background D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was established in 1983 under the direction of then Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates who had a vision to help kids keep off drugs Partnership was between the Los Angeles Police Department and LA Unified School District D.A.R.E. is a comprehensive K-12 prevention education program taught in thousands of schools in America, as well as 50+ other countries by highly trained law enforcement officers

3. D.A.R.E. TODAY A Vital Mission to Fulfill a Vision The D.A.R.E. Mission Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives The D.A.R.E. Vision 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

4. Why D.A.R.E. Works D.A.R.E. education curricula is evidence-based More than education, D.A.R.E. builds trust between students and law enforcement. D.A.R.E. exemplifies a strong foundation of collaboration between educators, law enforcement officers and students at the local level The D.A.R.E. Difference Rigorous and robust training for law enforcement officers Proven programs through a collaborative approach D.A.R.E. curricula have been created through partnerships with some of the most respected institutions and individuals in America including Penn State University, Arizona State University, University of Akron, University of North Carolina Greensboro as well as leading experts to include Dr. Richard Clayton, Dr. David Wyrick, Dr. Michael Hecht and Dr. Michelle Miller-Day

5. What is being reported The President s 2017 Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis The Commission s report identifies keepin it REAL The Surgeon General s 2016 landmark report entitled, Facing Addiction in America: keepin it REAL curriculum is among a number of programs identified with strong scientific evidence supporting effectiveness The National Institute of Justice s CrimeSolutions.gov lists keepin it REAL as promising California Healthy Kids Resource Center lists keepin it REAL as research validated United Nations D.A.R.E. is the only international drug prevention curricula to hold consultative status In its September 10, 2014 issue, Scientific American published an article entitled, The New D.A.R.E. Program this one works In August 2017, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly published; Randomized controlled trials of the new curriculum, called keepin it REAL, have shown that in 14 months, drug use was reduced in students who received the D.A.R.E. curriculum

6. D.A.R.E. America Founded as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit in 1989, D.A.R.E. America s critical functions include: Create a national awareness of D.A.R.E. Curriculum development and implementation Develop all educational materials Ensure fidelity of all D.A.R.E. programs and trainings Monitor standards and integrity of D.A.R.E. instruction Program preservation and expansion in all states and communities Marketing and media relations Governance Government and corporate relations Fundraising including courtesy fund-raising notifications to Chiefs/Sheriffs Protect the D.A.R.E. Trademark and enforce its misuse

7. Additional Responsibilities of D.A.R.E. America Sponsor research Provide financial aid for training activities Serve as an information resource center for curricular and program inquiries Provide student classroom materials for new D.A.R.E. implementations Conduct the annual D.A.R.E. International Training Seminar Offer Mentor Officer Trainings (MOT) to assist states with developing training teams Liaison with pertinent professional organizations

8. D.A.R.E. America continuously works with multiple comprehensive committees, boards and advisory groups to enhance and improve programs. This provides the thousands of D.A.R.E. officers worldwide with the most up to date, science backed instructional tools needed for effectiveness

9. Comprehensive System of Advisory Boards Include D.A.R.E. America Executive Law Enforcement Advisory Board The board is comprised of recognized leaders of agencies, organizations and associations representing major constituencies in the law enforcement profession D.A.R.E. America Scientific Advisory Board The board is comprised of internationally recognized experts from the fields of research, prevention education, medicine and addiction D.A.R.E. America Education Advisory Board The board is comprised of leading professionals from major national education organizations Youth Advocacy Board The Youth Advocacy Board (YAB), initiated by D.A.R.E. America in 2000, is composed of 50 members one high school student per State YAB members serve as D.A.R.E. s student advocates and ambassadors, thereby providing insight, voice, and advocacy for D.A.R.E. education programs

10. How does D.A.R.E. America accomplish so much? Assistance from experts in the area of prevention and education Hard work of our committees and boards National fundraising initiatives D.A.R.E. Catalog.com sales Dedicated state D.A.R.E. coordinators and their training teams Local law enforcement agency collaboration, Boots on the Ground Putting children, families and communities first

11. D.A.R.E. Americas TeamWorking for you! Francisco X Pegueros, President and CEO Thomas Hazelton, President of Development Richard Mahan, Chief Operating Officer Tammy Mowery, Chief Financial Officer Lloyd Bratz, Vice President of Regional & International Operations Mistie Bell-Renfro, Vice-President of Development & Product Management Director Danny Talley, Southeast Regional Director Mark Medford, Northeast Regional Director Rafael L. Morales, North Central Regional Director Lloyd Bratz, Western Regional Director Kim Hawkes, Central Regional Director Dr. Ashley Frazier, Director of Curriculum and Training Scott Hutchinson, Data, Technology and Design Kelly Neaton, Fundraising Accounting and Logistics Coordinator Jarvis Johnson, D.A.R.E. PLUS Program Director Lucia Campbell, Associate Director, Marketing & Regional Operations Jacqueline Ho, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Adriana Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant

12. Francisco X. Pegueros President & CEO - D.A.R.E. America Email: frank.pegueros@dare.org Phone: 1.800.223.3273

13. Thomas Hazelton President of Development Phone: 1.800.223.3273

14. Richard Mahan Chief Operations Officer - D.A.R.E. America Email: richard.mahan@dare.org Phone: 310.490.2860

15. Lloyd Bratz, Vice President of Regional & International Operations and Western Regional Director Region includes: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Email: lloyd.bratz@dare.org Cell: 310.486.6727

16. Danny Talley, Southeast Regional Director Danny s region includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Email: danny.talley@dare.org Cell: 424.227.2520

17. Mark Medford, Northeast Regional Director Mark s region includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and the District of Columbia Email: mark.medford@dare.org Cell: 424.227.2384

18. Rafael L. Morales, North Central Regional Director Dennis region includes: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin Email: rafael.morales@dare.org Cell: 424.227.0997

19. Kim Hawkes, Central Regional Director Kim s region includes: Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming Email: kim.hawkes@dare.org Cell: 424.227.0821

20. Dr. Ashley Frazier, Director of Curriculum and Training Email: ashley.frazier@dare.org Cell: 484.995.0857

21. How is D.A.R.E. America funded? http://giving.dare.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/3-ticket-graphic-small.png

22. Trademarks of D.A.R.E. America All D.A.R.E. officers and affiliated agencies accept a shared responsibility to protect the trademark and ensure that unauthorized use does not occur D.A.R.E. America is mandated by Federal Trademark Law to enforce proper use of its registered marks therefore it is essential that all D.A.R.E. officers and agencies understand what is permitted and what is a violation The law states that no one can use any of the D.A.R.E. Trademarks without written permission from D.A.R.E. America If D.A.R.E. America allowed unauthorized use to occur the Trademarks could be lost to the open market The only exception agencies with D.A.R.E. can use the D.A.R.E. logo on stationery and business cards without formal written permission

23. Trademarks of D.A.R.E. America If you have any questions regarding the use of the family of D.A.R.E. trademarks and logo use please contact your Regional Director or call D.A.R.E. America at 800.223.3273

24. Your Sole Source company for everything D.A.R.E.

25. D.A.R.E.s websiteYour link to all things D.A.R.E. is at dare.org Mobile friendly Simpler Navigation Focus on priority issues Officer only RMS resource section Speaks to multiple audiences Comprehensive information Expansive presentation of news stories

26. D.A.R.E. Americas Record Management System (RMS) Register online for access to the D.A.R.E. Officer Only Website Portal This is the support area for everything D.A.R.E. This website area is designed to provide you with the information, resources, and tools you need to succeed as a Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor.

27. Be on the Lookout for DOT Enrichment update Learning Management System (LMS) New & Updated Curriculums Bulling Lesson Updates Social Media Safety Intro Lessons (Elem, Middle & High School) Elementary Vaping Lessons Role Model Lesson Update

28. D.A.R.E. Conferences and Training Find schedules and information on the D.A.R.E. International Training Conference, State Conferences and DOT s at dare.org

29. D.A.R.E. America, always working for you Please feel free to contact D.A.R.E. America D.A.R.E. America P.O. Box 512090 Los Angeles, CA 90051-0090 Phone: 800.223.DARE Fax: 310.215.0180 THANK YOU!