B6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 21, 2001 Students here are losing out on a valuable lesson, constable says By JENNIFER LANG A LOCAL RCMP officer is still wondering why the Coast Mountains School District is the oniy district in the north without 4 DARE program. DARE stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Educa- tion, and it’s offered at no cost to school districts across the province, says Cst. Jeanette Beauregard. Aimed at a Grade 5 and 6 level, the DARE -pro- gram is a 16-lesson course teaching kids how to say no to drugs and alcohol — and to avoid violence. Last June, Grade -7 stu- dents. at two Terrace pri- vate, schools, Veritas and ‘Centennial Christian, be- came the first students in the district to complete the ‘DARE program. But so far, ng agree- ment has been reached be- tween the school district and the detachment on of. fering the program in pub- lic schools here. “There is a reluctance to implement it within the school system,” Beaure- gard says. “[ would like to see DARE in all Grade 5 and 6 classes in this district. 1 think it’s a valuable pro- gram for them.” It works out to about $15 a student — a cast borne by the DARE pro- gram through business sponsorships. “It’s strictly through our fundraising that we're able to put this program on.” Terrace Emergency Shelter & Hostel would like to thank All the people and agencies that so generously made donations at our House Warming! We especially thank Telus Community Connections for daring for the Homeless. Their donations for the last two years have assisted many people! . Items donated this year-are blankets, and. “Comfort Bags” for women’ and‘men:* Items in the Co B S Socks & Underwear ‘ Toothbrush & Toothpaste Razor & Shave Cream Packet of Hot Chocolate The teacher-designed program was developed in Los Angeles, CA, to deal with the drug and gang-re- lated problems in schools. It’s now expanded to nearly 30 countries across the world. She describes DARE as a co-operative program be- tween the police, teachers, the school and the com- munity. Students learn the ne- gative effects of substance abuse. They also learn about self esteem building, how to say no, and other skilis that will help them make responsible choices. Students can ask anon- ymous questions, too. “They. don’t need to feel intimidated for asking what they perceive is a stupid question.” The program is taught during school time, inside a classroom, by a uni- formed police officer. Both Beauregard and her husband, Cst. Troy Beauregard have DARE training. “It helps open up a new avenue for communication between children and the police,” she says. “it puts a new light on what police do.” She adds the DARE program is one way police departments can be pro- active when it comes to fighting crime. “Prevention is the answer,” says city coun- cillor David Hull. Back in 1999, he and Ron Vanderlee spearhea- ded a campaign to estab- lish drug-free zones around schools. He’s in favour of the DARE program, and reé- mains puzzled that the schoo! district hasn’t come on board. | “I cannot think why any clear-thinking member of the school board would nat support it.” Hull says a community- wide approach is needed, and’ prevention programs are an ideal place to start. “Community leaders, parents, police, the school board, everyone that does. ~- or should - care should be banded together.” He suspects mosl people refuse to admil there’s a drug problem here. “If you don’t think your kid has tried drugs or is using drugs, or at least has been affected by those THERE'S BEEN no agreement allowing DARE into the schools, Cst. Jeanette Beauregard says. who are, then you're sadly mistaken.” * He said everyone loses out when a child doesn't live up ta his or her full potential because of drugs. - ‘James’ W. Radelet —_ RADELET & COMPANY sanisters & Solicitors Tax Law @ Trusts ¢ Corporate & Commercial 1330 - 1075 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. 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