Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

County: Cherokee

Grantee: Cherokee County Schools

Title: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

Description: Provided funds for drug and alcohol abuse resistance training (DARE) for all SRO officers in Cherokee County

Why This Project Was Chosen: The DARE Officers undergo a rigorous 80-hour training course to become certified to lead a series of classroom lessons in grade K-12 on how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.

Who This Project Impacted: Students in grades K-12

Results of Project: Certified DARE officers