Mission Statement

D.A.R.E. New Jersey, in collaboration with law enforcement, schools, parents, community and governmental agencies, will provide premier leadership, guidance, direction and program materials to D.A.R.E. Officers, parents and educators in order to deliver a comprehensive drug and violence prevention curriculum and supportive programs to the State's youth and communities.
 

Vision Statement

D.A.R.E. New Jersey will become the preeminent youth drug and violence prevention influence through its continuing educational programs and a strong collaboration with schools, parents, law enforcement, community and government agencies.

The D.A.R.E. program is usually introduced to children in the 5th or 6th grade. A specially trained officer comes into your school and teaches the children. D.A.R.E. has launched a new elementary and a new middle school curriculum this year.

The D.A.R.E. program is offered to all sixth grade children at the Monmouth Beach Elementary School.  The program is under the direction of  Ptl. Peter Rechtman.

                                                         DARE GRADUATES 2010