About the D.A.R.E. New Jersey YAB

D.A.R.E. New Jersey Inc. is in the process of forming a Youth Advisory Board with the purpose of providing young people an opportunity to be a collective voice around the issues that impact the lives of our youth in New Jersey everyday, and how D.A.R.E. New Jersey can continue to ensure that their programs reflect drug and violence prevention strategies beneficial to our youth. Our goal is to have a representative from each county. In addition, one member of the New Jersey YAB will be selected to represent New Jersey on D.A.R.E. America’s Youth Advisory Board. YAB gives D.A.R.E. graduates an opportunity to speak and advise on issues impacting D.A.R.E. programs worldwide to D.A.R.E. America, local D.A.R.E. programs, government and community leaders, and their fellow peers.

Selection Criteria for D.A.R.E. New Jersey YAB

1. Must be at least a sophomore and no older than a junior in high school at the time of the selection.
2. Must be willing and available to serve on the Youth Advisory Board for a minimum of two years.
3. Must be a graduate of either the elementary or middle school D.A.R.E. Programs, but graduates from both the elementary and middle school are highly preferred.
4. History of academic achievement.
5. A leader and exemplary role models for their peers.
6. Willing to engage in letter writing and feel comfortable speaking publicly.

We are asking for your support in nominating students to participate. Please submit a letter of recommendation via fax or mail. If you have any questions, please contact Monique Dujue Wilson, (609)860-6777, ext. 10, or e-mail monique@darenj.com

Thank you.