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104207  |
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Title: |
Crime File: Drug Education |
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Document: |
PDF (Study Guide)|Video (28:13) |
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Date Published: |
1986 |
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Annotation: |
The DARE program in Los Angeles attempts to teach elementary school children to turn away from drugs before they get to junior high school, where peer pressure is strong. |
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Abstract: |
The program teaches preteens concrete ways of saying 'no' to drugs in different situations. A drug education program similar to DARE is coordinated by the New York City Police Department. While sufficient data on the effectiveness of these programs is insufficient, it is felt they have the potential for solving the youth drug problem by preparing children for what lies outside the classroom. The importance of families and communities, as well as schools, in the drug education process is noted. |
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Main Term(s): |
Drug prevention programs |
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Index Term(s): |
California; Elementary school education; Juvenile drug use; New York; Pennsylvania |
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Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Washington, DC 20531 National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Rockville, MD 20850 Police Foundation Washington, DC 20036 US Dept of Justice NIJ Pub Washington, DC 20531 |
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Corporate Author: |
Police Foundation United States of America |
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Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Audiovisual Sales Box 6000, Dept F Rockville, MD 20850 United States of America |
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Series: |
NIJ Crime Files |
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Format: |
Video (Online) |
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Type: |
Program/Project Description |
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Language: |
English |
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Country: |
United States of America |
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Note: |
Beta, VHS and 3/4 format, 28 minutes, color National Institute of Justice Crime File II Series |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=104207 |
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