Cognitive-Based Prevention Programs

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There are several school-based prevention programs, designed to make schools more effective in eliminating delinquency issues. Cognitive based prevention programs, behavioral, environmental and therapeutic programs are all designed to deter delinquency in juveniles. Cognitive based prevention programs, are designed to increase students' knowledge about the dangers of drugs and delinquency. DARE, or Drug Abuse Resistance Education would be an example of this. Behavioral programs, assist students by giving them the tools they need to, successfully, resist peer pressure, for example, many schools now employ several campaigns throughout the school year that enables juveniles to build healthy relationships, and avoid negative peer pressure, tactfully.