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First Time Offender Program -
First-Offender Program at LeFlore County Youth Services
Created under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, the First-Offender Program offers first-time juvenile offenders a structured opportunity to take accountability for their actions while gaining tools for personal growth. Rather than punitive measures, the program emphasizes education, reflection, and skill-building to help youth make better choices moving forward.
Program Overview
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Setting: Delivered in partnership with schools, courts, and community agencies
Setting: Delivered in partnership with schools, courts, and community agencies • Duration: Multi-session format
Duration: Multi-session format • Audience: First-time juvenile offenders and parents referred through
Audience: First-time juvenile offenders and parents referred through law, enforcement, schools, or courts
• Oversight: Supported statewide by the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA)
Oversight: Supported statewide by the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA)Core Components
Module 1: Personal Responsibility & Decision-Making
Skills Developed:
• Understanding consequences of actions
• Identifying values and personal triggers
• Making informed, ethical decisions
Module 2: Peer Pressure Resistance
Skills Developed:
• Recognizing types of peer influence
• Practicing refusal and assertiveness
• Strengthening self-confidence and boundary-setting
Module 3: Conflict Resolution & Communication
Skills Developed:
• Managing anger and emotional responses
• Communicating effectively under stress
• Resolving disputes without aggression
Module 4: Goal-Setting & Future Planning
Skills Developed:
• Identifying strengths and support systems
• Setting realistic short- and long-term goals
• Building motivation and resilience
Optional Module: Restorative Practices & Family Engagement
Skills Developed:
• Rebuilding trust and repairing harm
• Strengthening family communication
• Practicing restorative dialogue
Measuring Impact
LCYS tracks program effectiveness through:
• Completion rates and recidivism data
Completion rates and recidivism data • Youth self-assessments and reflections
Youth self-assessments and reflections • Feedback from families and referring agencies
Feedback from families and referring agenciesIn 2024, over 1,600 youth across Oklahoma participated in First-Offender programs, with 73% not reoffending—a strong indicator of the program’s success in redirecting behavior and restoring hope.
Why It Matters
Every young person deserves a second chance. The First-Offender Program helps youth understand the consequences of their actions, rebuild trust, and develop the skills needed to thrive. It’s not just about avoiding future offenses—it’s about building a foundation for lifelong success.
