Why Dare to Care
The Dare to Care program is effective and cost efficient with a focus that goes beyond the perpetrators and the victim to include peers, school staff, parents, and the broader community.
This comprehensive approach creates a common language which allows for more consistent intervention and follow–through when dealing with challenging issues.
By participating in the program, students receive clear messages about the potential harm and consequences of substance abuse and acts of violence. Through this proactive approach, many incidents are reduced before they become a real issue.
Introduction of the Life Skills and Bully Proofing Your School program is proven to have a number of positive effects:
- Reduction in anti–social behaviour
- Improved order and discipline
- More positive social relationships
- Honest communication
- Increased student satisfaction
- Mobilizing a caring community
- Teachers experience increased job satisfaction