SHIELD is free for everyone — students, schools, and departments. Whichever one you are, there's a place for you here.
Two ways to jump in:
Give your students access to opportunities most never hear about:
You want young recruits — we'll get you in front of them:
Parents & guardians: your questions are welcome too. If you'd like to understand how junior programs keep students safe before your student signs up, read our Safety & Benefits page or reach out — we're happy to connect you with a local department that can answer everything in person.
For Student Leaders
Chapters are how SHIELD grows — students telling students about opportunities nobody told them about. Here's what starting one looks like.
Email us with your name, school, and town. We'll walk you through the chapter starter kit and connect you with the SHIELD network.
A chapter needs a couple of founding members and a teacher or counselor willing to sponsor the club, like any other school organization.
Table at club fairs, talk to health classes, and help interested classmates find their nearest department. We support you the whole way.
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Questions, partnerships, chapter ideas — we read everything.