Radius / Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative

The trauma-informed residential facility provides 24 total beds for Youth ages 12-18. Three living suites provide a safe, therapeutic living environment for 8 Youth, each with their own room. The residential program uses a variety of evidence-based models including target and restorative practices to help address the challenges faced by Youth with historical trauma, behavioral challenges, and mental health and substance use treatment needs. The average length of stay for a Youth is 6-12 months.

Radius operates an interim-program school under rule 18 by the Nebraska department of education. All Youth living at Radius attend school within the residential facility in one of three classrooms with no more than 8 students. Radius teachers utilize an evidence-based curriculum designed for Youth facing serious emotional disturbances. Through personalized education plans, students are able to recover credits transferable to their home schools.

In-home services begin on day one of a Youth's admission. Throughout the Youth's stay, families and others in a support role maintain relationships with Youth through frequent communication and visits both at the facility and in the community. Specially trained in-home services staff work closely with families to create a transition plan, ensuring family readiness and support structures are in place for a Youth's successful transition home. Radius staff continue to provide direct assistance to families during and after their residential stay.