NOJOS Services & Youth Treatment
If your child has been referred to the NOJOS system, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to start. At Atium Health, we provide compassionate, evidence-based NOJOS therapy in Utah to help adolescents and families move forward with clarity, structure, and support.
Compassionate Support for Your Family
Our licensed therapists specialize in working with at-risk youth and helping them regain trust, safety, and confidence. We offer in-person sessions in Pleasant Grove, making it easy for families to get the support they need.
Available in-person at our Pleasant Grove Clinic or via Utah telehealth.
We integrate standard sex-offense-specific treatment components, insight into offense dynamics and choice to offend, building realistic and effective self-regulation strategies and skills, developing a family safety plan, and much more.
Many youth need opportunities to resolve their own childhood struggles with interventions apart from the focus on their sexual misconduct to assist them in resolving trauma, enhancing emotional coping skills, and developing a healthy sexual identity.
What Is NOJOS Therapy?
NOJOS stands for Network of Juveniles Obtaining Support, a Utah-based treatment framework designed for youth who have displayed problematic or harmful sexual behaviors. Instead of focusing on punishment, the NOJOS model emphasizes:
Accountability
Helping youth take ownership of their actions in a supportive, non-shaming environment.
Skill-Building
Teaching practical emotional and social skills for healthier decision-making.
Emotional Regulation
Developing the ability to manage strong emotions without harmful behaviors.
Family Involvement
Engaging the entire family system to create lasting safety and support.
Our therapists use the NOJOS structure to guide treatment and tailor support to each child's developmental needs, trauma history, and risk level.
Understanding NOJOS Levels (1–5)
Every child entering the NOJOS system is assigned a treatment level based on risk, severity, and clinical need. While the levels may feel intimidating, they simply help set a structured plan for therapy.
At Atium Health, we specialize in treating youth at Levels 1 and 2. For higher-level needs, we can help connect families with appropriate resources.
Level 1
Education and prevention
We treat this levelLevel 2
Early intervention
We treat this levelLevel 3
Community-based treatment
Level 4
Structured support with increased oversight
Level 5
Intensive intervention
We help families understand what each level means and what steps come next.
How NOJOS Therapy Helps At-Risk Youth
Adolescents who engage in concerning behaviors are often coping with trauma, confusion, shame, isolation, or lack of emotional skills. NOJOS therapy helps by:
Boundary Setting & Respect
Teaching youth to recognize, set, and respect personal and interpersonal boundaries.
Trauma-Informed Healing
Addressing past trauma or adverse experiences that may be driving current behaviors.
Impulse Management Techniques
Reducing impulsive behavior through evidence-based skill-building techniques.
Restoring Family Dynamics
Rebuilding trust within the family system through structured communication and transparency.
Healthy Social Connection
Encouraging healthier peer relationships and social skill development.
Real-World Safety Roadmaps
Creating realistic, individualized safety plans that actually work in real-world situations.
Research shows that with the right treatment, most youth do not reoffend and go on to live healthy, connected lives.
Official Utah Juvenile Justice Alignment
Atium Health's Pleasant Grove office operates in strict alignment with Utah Juvenile Justice guidelines and the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS). We provide the specialized documentation and collaborative communication required by local caseworkers, probation officers, and the Utah court system.
Source: National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY)
Our Approach to NOJOS Therapy in Utah
At Atium Health, we combine the NOJOS model with evidence-based modalities, including:
Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities
We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Therapy, and skills-based interventions for impulse control to address the root causes of concerning behaviors.
- - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- - Trauma-Focused CBT
- - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Collaborative Care Network
We emphasize collaboration with all professionals involved in your child's care. You will never feel alone during the process—we walk you through every step with compassion and clarity.
- - Probation officers
- - Case workers
- - DCFS
When to Seek NOJOS Therapy
Your child may benefit from NOJOS therapy if they:
Court or Case Worker Referral
Your child has been referred by a court, probation officer, or case worker for treatment.
Concerning Behaviors
They display sexually reactive or inappropriate behaviors that need professional intervention.
Boundary & Impulse Challenges
They struggle with boundaries, impulse control, or maintaining secrecy around behaviors.
Trauma History
They have a history of trauma, are experiencing shame, fear, or isolation, or need support reintegrating after an incident.
Early intervention helps prevent future issues and supports long-term emotional health.
What to Expect From Treatment
A typical NOJOS therapy process includes structured, transparent steps to support your teen and family:
Assessment and Level Review
Comprehensive evaluation to understand your child's needs, history, and appropriate NOJOS level placement.
Skill-Building Sessions
Tailored individual sessions focused on emotional regulation, impulse control, and healthy coping strategies.
Family Involvement
Structured family sessions to strengthen safety, improve communication, and rebuild trust.
Professional Collaboration
Coordination with probation officers, DCFS, school administrators, and other professionals involved in your child's care.
Safety & Reintegration Planning
Developing comprehensive safety plans and a realistic path for reintegration into daily routines.
Completion & Transition
Review of progress, completion criteria, and transition to ongoing support if needed.
We keep treatment transparent, structured, and supportive.
What to Expect at Intake
We May Ask
- - Has the court required your child to attend therapy?
- - Has a Sexual Behaviour Risk Assessment (SBRA) been done?
- - Do you know your child's assigned NOJOS level?
We May Ask For
- - Court paperwork or assessments
- - Your child's safety plan
- - A signed release form (so we can speak with your child's probation officer, if needed)
*We recommend that at least one parent (if not both) attend the first session. Your involvement is key to your child's success in therapy.
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If your teen has entered the NOJOS system or you're concerned about their behavior, you don't have to navigate this alone. We're here to help your family rebuild safety, trust, and connection.
Location Availability
Available In-Person in Pleasant Grove, UT (1398 W State Rd) and Phoenix, AZ (16601 N 40th St), or via Telehealth across both states.
What Our Clients Say
Lee
Pleasant Grove Office
"Love Atium Health! The office is very warm and inviting but the therapists are the very best. I have been to multiple clinics and they are very outcomes focused and just clicked with my therapist immediately."