Bahrain

"The D.A.R.E. curriculum places children in different scenarios so that they can learn how to make their own choices,” Mr. Kuhlman stated.  “The police officers conducting the course teach the children by allowing them to make a choice…it’s better than just lecturing them,” he explained.

Six D.A.R.E. officers from Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin will  conduct the training.  They include a facilitator/team leader, five mentors (senior D.A.R.E. officers) and one educator.  “The educator is important because he will train the police officers how to teach the children,” Mr. Kuhlman said.  Once the course is complete the participating police personnel will be certified to teach children in elementary and middle school.

D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony

D.A.R.E. is being taught in 75 per cent of U.S. school districts and in more than 40 countries. The curriculum is modified to fit the particular needs of each country for cultural, religious and language reasons, Mr. Kuhlman said. The program also promotes community policing and encourages children not to be afraid of police officers and to trust them.

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