A Transformative Partnership
The Score4Freedom San Francisco Junior Deputy Leadership Academy is a transformative leadership development experience for junior high and high school students deeply committed to supporting their communities. Offered in partnership with the San Francisco Sheriff's Office and the Alan Houston Legacy Foundation, the Academy was established by a diverse coalition including engineers, law enforcement officers, military veterans, business professionals, and community members.
At its core, Score4Freedom functions as a youthled national initiative where Score4Freedom Ambassadors become advocates, educating peers about digital safety.
Our Partners
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San Francisco Sheriff's Office
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Alan Houston Legacy Foundation
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Association of the United States Army
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California Italian Police Officers Association
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Military Veterans
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Community Leaders
Fighting Critical Digital Threats
Score4Freedom is a digital safety initiative where participants become advocates and educate other youth to fight against critical online dangers. As a critical component of their development, Scholars receive advanced training to qualify as youth instructors, subsequently training and mentoring other youth nationwide to become certified Score4Freedom Ambassadors.
Online Predators
Identifying and protecting peers from dangerous individuals targeting youth online
Human Trafficking
Recognizing warning signs and preventing exploitation through awareness
Self-Harm
Supporting mental health and intervening when peers are at risk
Forced Labor
Understanding and combating modern forms of exploitation
Our Mission
To empower young Score4Freedom Ambassadors through comprehensive training and rigorous certification, equipping them with advanced skills to actively safeguard their peers from digital threats.
Certified Ambassadors are trained to effectively identify and confront online predators and emerging digital risks. They lead impactful peer-topeer educational sessions using a proven model that resonates deeply within their age group, fostering critical digital safety awareness and resilience.
This creates a powerful multiplier effect, establishing a self-sustaining national movement for digital safety across schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
A Future Where All Young People Are Safe
We envision a future where all young people are safe from digital threats, empowered with the confidence and leadership to champion digital safety, and united in a peer network to eradicate online predators, human trafficking, and cyber exploitation nationwide.
The Camp Experience
Score4Freedom's immersive two-week Leadership Academy Boot Camp at Camp Parks in Dublin, California, provides intense, dynamic, and hands-on training focused on discipline, teamwork, and character under pressure.
This proven 3-Prong Leadership Approach underpins our dynamic, activity-based training. The socially and culturally relevant curriculum keeps students excited and engaged throughout the immersive four-year program.
Two-Week Boot Camp
Intensive hands-on training at Camp Parks, Dublin, California
Four-Year Program
Comprehensive curriculum with ongoing engagement and development
Real-World Impact
Immediate application of skills in communities nationwide
Our 3-Prong Leadership Approach
Skill Set
Experiential activities that engage, motivate, and build confidence through hands-on learning
Mindset
Developing resilience, character, and the mental framework for authentic leadership
Toolkit
Practical resources and strategies for immediate application in real-world situations
Upon graduation from the Academy, Scholars are more confident in their leadership abilities at home, in school, in the local community, and abroad.
Core Leadership Curriculum
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Online Predators
Identifying and protecting peers from dangerous individuals targeting youth online
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Human Trafficking
Recognizing warning signs and preventing exploitation through awareness
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Self-Harm
Supporting mental health and intervening when peers are at risk
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Public Speaking & Communication
Students practice delivering talks on passionate topics, receiving constructive feedback to master speaking with clarity and purpose.
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Teamwork f Dreamwork
Dynamic group experiences teaching essential tools for effective collaboration, conflict resolution, and leveraging collective strengths.
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Impacting My Community
Teaching servant leadership, where scholars develop community service plans and reinforce the importance of giving back.
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Advocacy 101
The Score4Freedom Mandate: Scholars explore what it means to be an advocate, how to use their voices effectively, and engage in meaningful advocacy for digital safety.
College Admissions & Career Advantage
Participation in the Score4Freedom Leadership Academy offers a distinctive and highly compelling advantage for students aspiring to higher education and future professional success. This immersive program, culminating in a rigorous boot camp experience and certification, showcases an unparalleled commitment to leadership development.
Stand Out to Admissions
Admissions officers recognize the unique value of our holistic approach, combining intensive leadership training, meaningful community service, and demonstrable real-world impact.
Advanced Capabilities
The innovative 'train-the-trainer' model highlights advanced capabilities in mentorship, teaching, and practical application of leadership principles.
Proven Track Record
Graduates emerge with a robust skill set and proven track record that clearly demonstrates college readiness and exceptional preparation for dynamic career paths.
Join the Movement
Become a Score4Freedom Ambassador
Be part of a self-sustaining national movement for digital safety. Lead peer-to-peer education, protect your community, and develop leadership skills that will set you apart for life.
Train
Complete two-week leadership camp and certification program
Sports
Educate and mentor peers across the nation as a certified instructor
Culture
Create lasting change in your community and beyond