Alcohol Ed Program for Minors$65

This program is certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Offender Education Programs. It is required by law for minors convicted of first or subsequent offenses for the purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in addition to assessment of a fine. Failure to complete the alcohol awareness course within 90 days of conviction will result in a license suspension of up to 6 months. This course is also appropriate for DUI-Minor offenders, and as a sanction for those who have consumed alcohol in violation of their probation or parole, are under the age of 21, and do not appear to have a major substance abuse problem. This two-session program is designed to help participants increase their knowledge about alcohol and drugs among young people. The curriculum contains information on the following topics: societal values related to alcohol consumption by minors, the influence of alcohol advertising on young people, the physical, social and psychological effects of alcohol upon young people; the relationship between motor vehicle and other accidents and alcohol use; relevant laws relating to the purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors, drinking patterns and problems of young people including abuse and addiction and decision-making skills.

Animal Accountability Program$40

This standardized program is 6 hours in length and is designed for animal-related misdemeanor offenders. The programs purpose is to intervene and educate participants about local and state laws related to animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. Specific course topics include City of Amarillo animal ordinances (Running at Large, Rabies Vaccines and Tags, Rabies Quarantines, Dangerous Animals, Improper Tethering, Improper Disposal, Kenneling, Inhumane Treatment, and more). State statutes regarding animal crimes, proper animal socialization, the importance of spay/neuter, the dangers of tethering, common fixes to animal issues, dog training information, and the relationship between responsible pet ownership and public safety will also be explained.

Animal Accountability Program$40

This standardized program is 6 hours in length and is designed for animal-related misdemeanor offenders. The program purpose is to intervene and educate participants about local and state laws related to animals as well as promote responsible pet ownership. Specific course topics include City of Amarillo animal ordinances (Running at Large, Rabies Vaccines and Tags, Rabies Quarantines, Dangerous Animals, Improper Tethering, Improper Disposal, Kenneling, Inhumane Treatment, and more). State statutes regarding animal crimes, proper animal socialization, the importance of spay/neuter, the dangers of tethering, common fixes to animal issues, dog training information, and the relationship between responsible pet ownership and public safety will also be explained.

DWI Alcohol Ed Program$95

DWI Alcohol Ed Program$95

This program is certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Offender Education Programs. It is required by law for persons convicted of first offense DWI and receiving probation. Failure to complete the program within 180 days (unless an extension was granted) from the date probation was granted will result in the offender's license being revoked. The license cannot be reinstated until the educational program is completed. Due to the general alcohol education components in this course, it is also an appropriate sanction for those who have violated their probation or parole through the use of alcohol alone or because of an alcohol-related arrest (such as Public Intoxication) and do not appear to have a major substance abuse problem. This standardized program is 12 hours in length and is designed to help offenders increase their knowledge about alcohol and drugs as these substances relate to driving skills, to identify their own individual drinking/drug use and driving patterns, and to assist them in developing plans which will reduce the probability of future DWI behavior. Specific course topics include alcohol/drug and traffic safety problems, Texas laws relating to DWI, effects of alcohol/drugs on humans, alcohol/drugs and driving task abilities, chemical dependency, symptoms of dependency, sources of assistance, costs of DWI, and decision-making.

DWI Alcohol Ed Program$95

This program is certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Offender Education Programs. It is required by law for persons convicted of first offense DWI and receiving probation. Failure to complete the program within 180 days (unless an extension was granted) from the date probation was granted will result in the offender's license being revoked. The license cannot be reinstated until the educational program is completed. Due to the general alcohol education components in this course, it is also an appropriate sanction for those who have violated their probation or parole through the use of alcohol alone or because of an alcohol-related arrest (such as Public Intoxication) and do not appear to have a major substance abuse problem. This standardized program is 12 hours in length and is designed to help offenders increase their knowledge about alcohol and drugs as these substances relate to driving skills, to identify their own individual drinking/drug use and driving patterns, and to assist them in developing plans which will reduce the probability of future DWI behavior. Specific course topics include alcohol/drug and traffic safety problems, Texas laws relating to DWI, effects of alcohol/drugs on humans, alcohol/drugs and driving task abilities, chemical dependency, symptoms of dependency, sources of assistance, costs of DWI, and decision-making.

DWI Repeat Offender$240

This program is certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Offender Education Programs. It is required by law for persons convicted of subsequent DWI offenses. Failure to complete the program will result in the offender's license being revoked until the program has been completed. This standardized program is 32 hours in length and is designed for multiple DWI offenders and/or others who have alcohol/drug related problems for which the first offender program was not designed to address. The program purpose is to intervene in the alcohol/drug abusing lifestyles of the offenders in order to encourage entry into treatment where indicated as well as to prevent further substance abuse related problems. Specific course topics include lifestyle issues, values, self-esteem, positive thinking vs. irrational beliefs, responsibility, physiological/psychological effects of drugs, alcoholism, chemical dependency, how drug abuse affects family members, co-dependency, Al-Anon, treatment options, 12-Step Self-Help Groups, peer pressure, relapse prevention, problem solving and action planning.

Youth Tabacco Awareness$75