The OCJB directly provides in-house programs several days each week in an effort to address our clients' common needs. The programs currently offered are:
Power Through Choices (PTC) is an innovative empowerment, sexuality education, and skill-building curriculum that addresses the unique needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Designed for youth ages 13-18, PTC is the first evidence-based adolescent pregnancy prevention curriculum developed specifically for youth in systems of care. With a focus on two major themes: self empowerment and the impact of choices, PTC uses interactive learning to provide information and skills that help youth avoid risk-taking sexual behaviors and reduce the incidence of adolescent pregnancy, HIV, and other STIs.
Independent Living Skills provides a 4-week curriculum designed to give youth the tools they need to become more self-sufficient. The curriculum covers personal hygiene, gives youth individualized information about local colleges based on their interests, teaches them how to apply for college and financial aid, and discusses the EMBARK bussing system and how to use it.
The OCJB began the Literacy Initiative in July 2016 after identifying vast deficiencies in reading proficiency among the youth we serve. The program provides tutoring assistance in the areas of reading, writing, and comprehension. Pre and post testing results have shown vast improvements in the literacy skills of participants. Literacy Article (PDF)
Alcohol/Drug Substance Abuse Course is an interactive education course created to help examine and change high-risk behavior. This ten-week curriculum is designed to learn about the risks and consequences of high-risk use of alcohol and other drugs, how substance use affects your health, driving, family, and community. Oklahoma law requires completion of this course by all first-time offenders of DUI, DWI, or alcohol/drug-related offenses. ADSAC is facilitated by Specialized Outpatient Services, Inc.
The YAP was created to address youth who have not had any involvement with the criminal justice system, but who appear to be on that path. YAP provides preventative lessons, referrals, and intervention to address problem behavior in youth before it gets out of hand. Anyone can refer their child to YAP. Please contact Hajr Hamin, Intake Supervisor, at (405) 713- 6941 for more information.
Mindfulness for Teens in 10 minutes a Day is an interactive program that incorporates exercises to feel calm, stay focused, and be your best self. This four week program is conducted weekly in class setting for youth and shows the youth how to take control of stress and become the boss of their feelings - and boost their focus.
Connect to Redirect Caregivers Workshop is a four week curriculum designed for parents, legal guardians, custodians, and caregivers to provide them with support and productive tools to a better, positive connection with their children.
“Bloom Where You Are Planted” at the Gardens at Chesapeake requires youth to attend a minimum of four (4) sessions. Youth may volunteer to continue the program upon completion and earn civic engagement hours. Youth who complete the four (4) sessions will receive twelve (12) hours of civic engagement credit. Those not completing all four (4) sessions will receive civic engagement credits for actual hours of participation only.
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Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Address: Oklahoma City, OK
Tel: 405-270-0082
Email: sheena.youngers@oklahomacounty.org
Hours: 7 am - 4 pm (M-F)