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

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Let's Hear Miss VA Volunteer

Miss Virginia Volunteer Pageant

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Let’s Hear Miss Virginia Volunteer is your front-row seat to the heart of community impact, hosted by Haleigh Ryan Hurst. Each episode spotlights the incredible sponsors and partners of the Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization—from national leaders like St. Jude and The Salvation Army to local programs like D.A.R.E. and The Jubilee Center. Tune in for inspiring conversations, powerful missions, and real stories of service and change.

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

Let's Hear Miss VA Volunteer

20 minutes 59 seconds

6 months ago

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 difference

Plus: 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.

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