Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) envisions 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.

Club Plans: D.A.R.E follows a curriculum that is based on the Socio-Emotional Learning Theory (SEL), which identifies fundamental, basic skill and developmental process needed for healthy development including:

• Self-Awareness and management
• Responsible Decision Making
• Understanding Others
• Relationship and Communication Skills
• Handling Responsibilities and Challenges

SEL teaches youth to control their impulses and think about risks and consequences resulting in more responsible choices. This is a ten week course that is educated by Lieutenant Cody Portie, of Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Office. At the end of the ten weeks students will participate in a small graduation ceremony (date: TBA).

Sponsor(s): Lieutenant Cody Portie, Ms. Hillary Creppel, and Mrs. Williams.

All 5^th grade students at Boothville-Venice is are considered members of D.A.R.E.