Online John School (Court-Ordered Prostitution Class)
Satisfy a court or diversion-program requirement from home. This class is self-paced, private, and accepted by courts nationwide — with an instant certificate the moment you finish.
A John School — formally a First Offender Prostitution Program — is a court-ordered educational class for people charged with soliciting prostitution. It explains the legal, health, and human consequences of the sex trade, and completing it is often part of a diversion agreement that can reduce or dismiss the underlying charge.
If a court, prosecutor, or probation officer has ordered you to complete a John School, prostitution-diversion, or “first offender” prostitution class, this online program meets that requirement. You study at your own pace from any device, and you receive a certificate of completion to submit to the court as soon as you finish.
The John School model began in San Francisco in 1995 as the First Offender Prostitution Program. Research published by the U.S. National Institute of Justice found the approach measurably reduced re-offending among participants. The same curriculum is now available online, so you can complete a court-ordered class without traveling to an in-person session.
Choose the class length your court ordered
Courts specify the number of hours — most commonly 8. Check your court paperwork or ask your probation officer, then enroll in the matching class below.
| Class | Hours | Lessons | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Hour John School | 8 | 25 | $100 | Standard first-offense diversion |
| 12-Hour John School | 12 | 35 | $130 | Extended court requirement |
| 18-Hour John School | 18 | 41 | $180 | Higher-hour court mandate |
What you’ll learn
The curriculum follows the established First Offender Prostitution Program framework. Across the class you’ll cover:
- Prostitution law and consequences — the criminal, financial, and personal cost of solicitation.
- Health education — sexually transmitted infections and personal risk.
- The reality of the sex trade — the effect of prostitution on the people involved.
- Human trafficking — how demand for paid sex fuels trafficking and exploitation.
- Community impact and accountability — the wider harm, and strategies to avoid re-offending.
Will my court accept this online class?
Our courses are written to meet common court and diversion-program requirements and are accepted by courts and probation departments across the country. Because acceptance is decided court-by-court, we recommend a simple step: confirm the required number of hours and that online completion is permitted with your court, prosecutor, or probation officer before you enroll. Your court paperwork usually states both.
Acceptance guarantee: if your court does not accept your certificate of completion, we refund your payment. You take the class with no financial risk.
How it works
- Confirm your hours. Check your court order for the required class length, and that an online class is allowed.
- Enroll and pay once. Choose the matching class above. There are no hidden fees, and you get six months of access.
- Complete it at your own pace. Work through the lessons online from any device — start, stop, and resume anytime.
- Download your certificate. The moment you finish, your certificate of completion is available to download and submit to the court.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John School class?
A John School is a court-ordered educational program for people charged with soliciting prostitution. It’s also called a First Offender Prostitution Program, a prostitution-diversion class, or a prostitution-prevention program. Completing it is often a condition of a diversion agreement that can reduce or dismiss the charge.
Will the court accept this online class?
Our classes are accepted by courts and diversion programs nationwide, and we back that with a money-back acceptance guarantee. Because each court sets its own rules, confirm the required hours and that online completion is allowed with your court or probation officer before enrolling.
How many hours do I need?
It depends on your court order — 8 hours is the most common, but some courts require 12 or 18. Your court paperwork or probation officer will specify the number. Enroll in the class that matches.
Is the class private and confidential?
Yes. The class is fully self-paced and online, so you complete it privately from any device at your own convenience. There is no in-person session and no group attendance.
What happens when I finish?
You receive a certificate of completion instantly, which you download and submit to your court, prosecutor, or probation officer. In a diversion program, completing the class within your deadline can lead to the charge being reduced or dismissed.
How long do I have to complete it?
You have six months of access and can complete the class anytime within your court’s deadline. Because it’s self-paced, you can finish in a single sitting or spread it across several.