Abstract This paper reviews the issue of substance abuse and looks at the DARE substance abuse prevention program. According to the paper, the DARE program's goals lie with prevention instead of rehabilitation. The main purpose of this study paper is to determine the impact and success of DARE as a substance abuse prevention program.
Outline:
Chapter One
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Primary Research Question
Subsidiary Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Organization of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three
Methodology
Data Sources
Materials
Procedures
Chapter Four
Data Analysis
Chapter Five
Conclusion
From the Paper "Unfortunately, programs like DARE do not appear to be working as well as hoped for the segment of society that they generally target. For example, a report from September of 2004 indicated that there was an increase in 2002 for treatment for substance abuse in those in the 12 to 17-year-old age group (Drug, 2004). This would indicate that these individuals are not remaining drug free, or they would not need to seek the assistance of a treatment program. According to many officials in the government, that continues to show a trend that has been evolving for over a decade. Between the years of 1992 and 2002 those in the 12 to 17-year-old age bracket that were admitted to any type of treatment program for substance abuse increased approximately 50 percent (Drug, 2004). "
Abstract This paper examines the Drug Abuse Resistance Program (DARE), which features police officers coming into the classroom to teach about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The DARE program includes accurate information about drugs and alcohol, teaches students how to say no to drugs and helps them develop good decision making skills. It also teaches students about the consequences of their behavior,helps them build self-esteem and teaches them to resist peer pressure. The author also presents research that illustrates D.A.R.E.'s successes and failures in combatting substance abuse among today's youth, especially since the age that children are coming in contact with drugs has been steadily dropping over the past decade.
From the Paper "Since its inception, there have been various studies concerning the effectiveness of DARE at reducing youth drug use, most with mixed results. For example, a 1990 Canadian government study reported that DARE had no significant effect on the use of marijuana, acid, heroin, crack, glue, and PCP. http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/daremenu.htm). In addition, a 1991 Kentucky study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed that after initial improvements in students? attitudes toward drug use, the positive effects did not last and there were no statistically significant differences on the rate of drug use by children who receive DARE training versus children who do not. (http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/ thread2684.shtml; http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/daremenu.htm). A 1993 Research Triangle Institute, National Institute of Justice, study that included a statistical analysis of all DARE research indicated that DARE has a limited to essentially non-existent effect on drug use. (http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/daremenu.htm)."
Abstract This paper is a summary of a study conducted to assess the extent to which the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program is effective in reducing the number of children using drugs. As previous studies have often produced controversial conclusions this paper also re-evaluates research previously conducted on the DARE program. The writer begins the study stating that there has been an increasing incidence of drug use among children. The paper includes a copy of the exact study that was used.
From the Paper "The DARE program was founded in 1983 by the Los Angeles Police Department, working in conjunction with the city's school district. What was once a city wide program has now become nationwide, with 93% of children who have gone through the 17 week program never trying drugs (Rappleye, 1996). Rappleye stated that more than 25,000 officers, in 300,000 classrooms, in more than 70% of all school districts, have worked with more than 25 million children in 1995."
Tags: education, prevention, alcohol, school, children
Abstract This paper relates that DARE guides children to resis using as they get older and others begin to experiment. The author explains the program, its positive and negative sides and supports the premise. The paper gives suggestions To improve the program.
Abstract This paper reviews the book "None Dare Call it Education" by John A. Stormer. The paper discusses the issues raised in the book, specifically the concept of the politicization of the school curriculum, that is that the information taught to a student at school will shape his views and the views of the nation. It also discusses the importance of the way that the curriculum is phrased as the language used to convey messages, affects reception and the students' responses.
From the Paper "A Review of "None Dare Call it Education" Introduction The politicization of the curriculum is a serious problem in American education. Many special interest groups - as well as members of the two major political parties - have gone on record as identifying that the curriculum studied in schools affects the shape of the nation's character. As a student's time spent in school is limited, all information given to students must be carefully selected in order to best fit the goals of education, but the problem remains that different perspectives tend to result in different priorities in what needs to be included in the curriculum. Secondary items in this issue include how to phrase what is included, where the language used to convey specific facts and messages to the student affects reception and the student's response."
Abstract In this paper the author looks at the pros and cons of the " Drug Abuse Resistance Education" program known as DARE. The author takes an in-depth look at how the program is educating children and youth so that they can say no to drugs and alcohol. But, in adopting this stance the author points out that by educating people they can say no ,they are also able to say yes. The paper also looks at the focus on hard drugs and highlights that soft drugs such as alcohol and nicotine are not included in the program. Finally the paper concludes that DARE needs to address the long-term as well as the short-term in order to combat drugs effectively.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Is D.A.R.E. Effective?
The Ineffectiveness of the D.A.R.E. Program
Discouraging the Responsibility, As Well as the Reliability of Police
Injustice for Qualified Educators
Forfeiting Too Much of the Educational Time
Perpetuates the War
Undermining Community Education
The Theme of D.A.R.E.
Misgivings By the Parents
DARE is Like Sex Education
The Consequences of the D.A.R.E. Program
Conclusion
From the Paper "To a lot of people, D.A.R.E. stands for the strongest pledge that America, as a nation can make to restrain and control drug abuse by juveniles and students, as well as, that it justifies to be practiced, even when one recognizes and identifies that it is not working. By consequently misleading America into thinking that the American government is doing something grave and significant on the subject of maintaining kids off drugs, D.A.R.E. is obstructing the nation's pains to discover more effective ways to realize the broader goals of national drug policy, viz., to defend the public health and security, to put off abuse, as well as to get rid of the offenses and aggression connected with unlawful drug trafficking."
An evaluation of the D.A.R.E program, including a critical look into its conceptual and methodological practices, based on the article "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al.
Abstract The paper examines the article, "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al., which centered onto the components that make the DARE program a popular but ineffective drug use intervention program among America's youth. The paper thoroughly analyzes the two causes of the ineffectiveness of the DARE program, as argued and presented by Clayton et. al. The paper's analysis posits similarly as the authors have argued--that is, the analysis presented here asserts that: (1) drug use intervention, in order to be effective, must be intensified to age groups wherein drug use becomes more crucial and prevalent, and (2) more than education and information dissemination, America's youth must be informed of drug use's detrimental effects at an "experiential level," wherein they are able to fully "witness" its effects, as experienced by (former) drug users themselves.
From the Paper "The first argument presented in the article in arguing the continued support for the DARE program despite its ineffectiveness is the "feel good" effect that the program has on different sectors of the society. Citing the police, educational system, and even the family institution (specifically parents) as the loyal supporters of this program, the authors pointed out that the continued support of these sectors is motivated only by the fact that the program "makes students, teachers, administrators, parents, police, and politicians "feel good" because something is being done about drug abuse" (107)."
Abstract This paper offers information on the origins and unique features of the DARE program. This is mainly an evaluation of DARE and a professional study is used. Recommendations are offered for the program.
Examines themes of performance and confessions in the prologue and the tale in Geoffrey Chaucer's novel and compares the book with the documentary, "Madonna: Truth or Dare".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 35.95
Abstract Chaucer characterizes the "Wife of Bath" in two different ways. In the Prologue, she is given a common English speech with which to describe herself and her experiences. In the Tale, the wife is able to reveal her own desires in a husband, as she chooses a tale that can reflect her wishes. This essay considers how the wife is characterized in the Prologue and the Tale, and then compares this with the video-documentary, Madonna: Truth or Dare. Performance and confession are represented differently, so that the public and private person can be revealed.
This paper is a chapter by chapter review of Harold Livesay's biography "Andrew Carnegie and the Rise of Big Business", which traces Carnegie's rise to become the first billionaire of the twentieth century.
Abstract This paper explains that Harold Livesay's "Andrew Carnegie and the Rise of Big Business" thoughtfully traces Carnegie's life from his impoverished immigrant childhood through his ruthless business career, to his becoming the wealthiest man in the world and a noted philanthropist. The author points out that the reader learns of Carnegie's alliance with Rockefeller, Carnegie's massive contribution to the success of the steel industry and his final triumph over his competitors and rivals. The paper presents Carnegie as being hard working, daring, forceful with the ability to master the details of a business very quickly, to make decisions and follow through and to pick gifted associates who reflected his style of management.
From the Paper "The following chapters (two through five) of Livesay's book delineate Carnegie's apprenticeships, first as a manager, then as a financier, before becoming a "master moneyman." In his early teens, Carnegie worked menial jobs, but was bright and an avid learner, so at the age of seventeen, Tom Scott of the Pennsylvania Railroad hired him as a personal telegrapher and secretary. Carnegie was soon was awarded with greater and greater responsibilities, and by the time he was twenty, he was helping Scott perfect the complicated cost accounting system that Scott devised."
Abstract The paper discusses the book, "The Texas 7: A True Story of Murder and a Daring Escape," by author Gary C. King, which gives the reader a detailed account of the events leading up to the escape of seven inmates from the John Connally prison in South Texas. The paper discusses that the thesis of this book is that this mass-escape was a well-planned maneuver aimed at bringing attention to the alleged injustices of the Texas judicial system.
From the Paper "After all the escapees were back in custody, it was discovered that Patsy Gomez and Rual Rodriguez had conspired together to help the Texas Seven. George Rivas, the alleged ringleader, was extradited to Texas and sentenced to death. The other surviving members have also been put on death row and still wait for their death by lethal injection."
Abstract This paper argues that dollars spent to prevent school shootings could save far more lives if they were spent to keep underage drinkers off the road. The paper specifically discusses the strengths and limitations of boot camps and the Drug Abuse Resistance Program (DARE). According to the paper, despite the disputed effectiveness of these programs, they are still avenues and means of giving a lifeline to our children. Several photographs are included with the paper.
From the Paper "We are all familiar with the Virginia Tech school shooting last year which claimed the lives of 33 people. Two months ago alone, seven people died from school shootings in E.O. Green School in California (1 dead) and Northern Illinois University (6 dead). As a result, the United States government went all out to infuse money into programs to study how to prevent school shootings. It is truly a controversial and high profile subject but the reality is, deaths caused by school shootings throughout the years are miniscule compared to underage drinking and driving. Every year a few students are killed at school, but thousands die in automobile accidents. Dollars spent to prevent school shootings could save far more lives if they were spent to keep underage drinkers off the road. (Cornell, 2006, pp. 145-146)"
Abstract This paper explains that, in a very competitive industry, Virgin Atlantic has managed to maintain a unique persona while daring to go where no other company has dared to go, which helped make Virgin Atlantic a vast, unique and ever-growing success. The author evaluates, using weighted scores, the company's external and internal environments and strategic factors. The paper presents recommendations for implementation and control of the issues discovered in this strategic audit. Includes many charts.
Table of Contents:
Current Situation
Current Performance
Strategic Posture
Mission
Objectives
Strategic Managers
Corporate Officers and Directors
External Factors
External Factors
Internal Environment
Strategic Factors
Implementation and Control
From the Paper "It's quirky, fun, and indescribable from a business perspective. The story of Virgin Airlines and its founder Richard Branson are truly a "rags-to-riches" story. While gaining success in many of his business endeavors, Richard Branson never lost his sense of humor or zest for life and as a result this mentality has funneled through to Virgin as a whole and this applies to Virgin Atlantic."
Abstract This paper deals with the shortcomings of the current measures taken to curb the rising problem of drug abuse in America and how legalizing drugs would change the role of the police from the enforcer, to the protector. A discussion of the question of getting current abusers to stop their self-destructive ways and ways to prevent new drug abusers is given with a realistic looks at how the current systems tries to solve these problems. Also a short dissertation on how DARE has failed to prevent new drug abusers is also given.
Abstract This paper analyzes the question through philosophical, medical, and semantic rationale. It shows why many would argue against the fact that blind people can technically visualize color, but it also contends that many blind people have vividly described color and the how it effects all the senses.
From the paper:
"The question at hand is, "Do blind people (from birth) have a concept of color"? In answering this fairly, I must be extremely careful not to think myself superior, nor to dare think that I know better what is happening inside the mind of my blind neighbor than she herself may do. However, this is a question that seems to have long plagued philosophy, and it remains a profound metaphor for the relationship between experience and understanding. Therefore, it must be approached with both an eye to the actual experiences and thoughts of those who have been born blind, and to the long held ideas of science and philosophy."
