Beyond the Badge: Inside the D.A.R.E. Program with Corporal Rebecca Wilson Hosted by Haleigh Ryan Hurst | Miss Virginia Volunteer 2025

What if the person teaching your child to say no to drugs and bullying was also the first person they trusted in a crisis?In this episode, Haleigh sits down with Corporal Rebecca Wilson, a D.A.R.E. officer and school resource officer in Bedford County, to reveal what the D.A.R.E. program really looks like today—and it’s not what you remember.They explore:How D.A.R.E. has evolved into a full decision-making and life skills curriculumThe truth about cyberbullying, peer pressure, and what kids are really facingThe powerful bond between law enforcement and studentsReal-life stories that prove one caring officer can make a differencePlus: what a D.A.R.E. graduation is really like (hint: cupcakes & teddy bears included)Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or someone who remembers D.A.R.E. from your own school days, this episode will reshape how you think about youth education, school safety, and the role of mentorship.👉 Subscribe for more stories of leadership, service, and the people changing lives—one classroom at a time.Follow along:@MissVirginiaVolunteer | @HaleighRyanHurst#MissVirginiaVolunteer #DAREProgram #RebeccaWilson #SchoolResourceOfficer #Cyberbullying #YouthEmpowerment #Podcast #LetsHearMissVA #PageantWithPurpose #ServiceAboveSelf