DARE Girls playing ballTips provided by RCMP DOCAS Coordinators.  Follow the links to more comprehensive information from various youth drug prevention sites.

“Talk and listen to your kids about drugs and hear what they say. The most powerful tool you have with your kids is communication.”  Cpl. Shannon Haubrick

"Eat meals together as a family." Cpl. Gus Papagiannis

"Utilize the power of the Family Meal!" Cpl. Garth Cunningham

“School can be stressful. Help your child develop positive coping strategies.”   Cpl. Dean Gladue

"Help your child develop a positive identity." Cpl. Dave Cusson

"Establish rules and boundaries." Cpl. Dale Kendall

"You are your child’s strongest role model and greatest influence!" Cpl. Donna Collins

“For parenthood to fade before childhood ends is disastrous for both parent and child!” Cpl. Richard DeJong

"Family is very important in the life of adolescents!"  Cpl. Beth Couture

“You need to become informed not only about which drugs your children are exposed to, but also with the agenda and strategies of those who would legitimize, legalize, and sell drugs to your children.” Cpl. Jodi Shelkie

"Make parenting a priority!"  Cpl. Amelia Hayden 

"The issue isn’t about your past – it’s about your children’s future. What’s important now is that your children understand that you don’t want them to use drugs.” Cpl. Marty Kooiman

“Willingness to experience vulnerability is one of the greatest gifts you can give your teen.”  Cpl. Al Nutini