DARE

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a program that teaches students about the health effects of tobacco and alcohol, how to handle peer pressure and stress by use of resistance strategies, positive decision making, how to identify, stand up to and report bullying, confident communication skills and more to lead a positive, healthy lifestyle. 

DARE is taught annually to approximately two-hundred 5th grade students in all Fort Atkinson Public and Parochial Schools during the months of January through April.

DARE is taught by our agency DARE Officer. The Fort Atkinson Police DARE Officer attends specialized training and annual DARE Conferences. The DARE Officer maintains an active membership with DARE America . The program has been taught to Fort Atkinson youth for over 35 years.