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Why Measuring Impact Matters

Understanding how DAaRT influences young people allows us to improve our training and ensure it meets the needs of students, schools, and communities. By evaluating key areas of development, we can demonstrate the programme’s success in shaping responsible decision-making, emotional well-being, and resilience.
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What We Measure

We assess progress in six key areas:

Communication

Helping students express themselves, communicate confidently, and discuss their choices.

Relationships

Teaching students to recognize and respond positively to peer pressure and bullying.

Well-Being

Supporting emotional resilience by helping students manage stress and emotions effectively.

Self-Efficacy

Encouraging young people to assess risks, understand consequences, and make informed decisions.

Resilience

Strengthening students’ ability to resist negative influences, seek support, and respond to challenges.

Knowledge & Understanding

Providing factual, relevant information about drugs, alcohol, and substance use to enable informed choices.

Proud of Our Long Commitment
to Impact Evaluation

2018
Nottingham Trent and Nottingham Universities
Large Independent Randomised Controlled Trial
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2022
Sheffield Hallam Uni. via The Youth Endowment Fund

Very Large Independent Randomised Controlled Trial

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2025
Community
Impact CIC
Small Scale Quantitative and Qualitative Impact Report
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