PROGRAMS
We offer varied and diverse programs to help all youth in our care.
Behavior Program
The Behavior program was developed with the belief that residents can be successfully influenced through recognizing and rewarding positive behavior and attitudes. Tokens are earned throughout the day for participation and appropriate behavior. As more tokens are earned and a resident moves up levels, she/he will acquire privileges, such as a later bedtime and additional phone calls.
Individual Counseling
NNJS utilizes community outpatient mental health and substance abuse therapy through agencies in Norfolk NE. A referral should be made by Probation, DHHS, or parents by contacting one of the agencies we work with. You can find a list of these agencies on our Resources page or by clicking here. If your youth wishes to continue working with a therapist from your home community we would be glad to help them stay connected. To make this happen, please contact Jesse at jdcprograms@gmail.com
Guest Speakers
Individuals and/or groups come into our facility on a volunteer basis. Volunteers have ranged from nutritionists, military recruiters, police officers/detectives, suicide prevention specialists, human service educators, government agencies, etc.
Girl Scouting In Detention Centers
Offers detained girls the chance to participate in activities that help cultivate a positive values system, a stronger social consciousness, higher self-esteem, and the critical life skills needed to become healthy, productive young women. All of this is delivered through a network of caring adults who serve as strong role models for personal success.
Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous
These programs are optional for the residents and offered on a monthly basis.
Daily Program Classes
NNJS offers residents a daily behavior program which includes life skills topics such as anger and stress management, drug and alcohol education, healthy relationships, employment skills and many others.
Religious Programs
Friday Night Bible Study is held Friday evenings and offers a short bible study along with snacks and drinks.
Youth and Families for Christ comes each Saturday morning to provide a small group bible study lesson along with snacks.
Catholic Bible Study comes one Sunday each month and provides youth with a bible study and snacks.
Christian Motorcycle Association comes one Sunday each month and provides youth with a bible study and snacks.
Pastoral Care
NNJS hosts pastors and retired pastors to provide one on one pastoral care to residents each week.