D.A.R.E.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education

D.A.R.E. teaches kids how to recognize and resist the direct and subtle pressures that influence them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs. And since between 70% and 90% of all crime is drug related, it is absolutely vital that we reach the children of America before it is too late. The Vero Beach Police Department teaches the D.A.R.E. program to 5 area schools.

D.A.R.E. Officer Megan DeWitt

Throughout the years students have learned the value of remaining drug, alcohol, tobacco and violence free. The D.A.R.E. program is a ten-week course where students learn how to avoid risky situations and different ways to say “No” to drugs, alcohol, tobacco and violence. Each ten-week course culminates with each student writing an essay where they express what they have learned from D.A.R.E. and why they will remain drug, alcohol, tobacco, and violence free. Each class then participates in a graduation ceremony where friends and family celebrate each student’s decision to live a healthy lifestyle. To all the previous graduates of the Vero Beach D.A.R.E. program congratulations to all that you have accomplished. For all future students of Vero Beach be prepared to learn an important lesson that will help you succeed in life. Ofc. Megan DeWitt
Positive Alternatives

In D.A.R.E. class we talk about ALTERNATIVES to using drugs or taking part in violence. I like to call them POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES which include sports or hobbies that promote a healthy lifestyle. My favorite POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE is playing with my dog and reading.


		*1055 20th Street, Vero Beach FL 32960 Phone : 772-978-4600*