YOUTH DIVERSION | OWENS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Program components include but not limited to behavior modification, educational tutoring, community service activities, tours, employment preparation and social skill development. Transportation provided to and from program.

Alcohol and drug education, a diversionary program emphasizes the consequences and effects of alcohol and drug use. Class is focused toward those who have been ticketed with possession of drugs/alcohol, or involved in an alcohol related crime.

Decision making classes, where youth learn effective decision making skills, as well as how to address the peer pressure they are faced with as a teen including but not limited to shoplifting, graffiti, stealing cars, and vandalism.

School success for youth that have been ticketed with truancy or are about to. Parents MUST attend session for the first 2 hours.

Anger management for those youth who need to learn to deal with their anger or who have been charged with anger related crimes (assault/vandalism).

Sexual education awareness classes for those youth that are sexually active or at risk for being sexually active.

Physical Address

7415 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68112

Hours

Sat 9 am - 3 pm;

Fax

(402) 455-4506

Application process

Call to register

Fee

$75 for classes; all Junior classes $75 which includes parent component

Required documents

Eligibility

Junior Diversion, ages 8-12, all other Diversion 12-19 years old

Languages

English

Service area

Washington County, Nebraska Douglas County, Nebraska Sarpy County, Nebraska

Agency info

OWENS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Offers a variety of services for at-risk youth.