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Illinois D.A.R.E. Assessment
2001
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Author: Dr. Joseph Donnermeyer, Ohio State University
Methodology: A comprehensive assessment of D.A.R.E. in Illinois, which included D.A.R.E. students and various "stakeholder" groups including: Parents, Teachers, Principals, Officers and C.E.O.'s of law enforcement agencies. 1,500 D.A.R.E. students were given both pre and post tests as part of this study.
Findings: Teachers surveyed gave an over-all rating of the D.A.R.E. program in the good to excellent range of 97%. D.A.R.E. effectively teaches children to say no to drugs and violence according to 92.8% of parents surveyed. 94.5% of parents recommend the D.A.R.E. program be continued based on their child's experience. 86% of principals surveyed believe students will be less likely to use substances after the D.A.R.E. program.
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