Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association

05/29/2026

It’s time to give big. NJJA is proud to participate in this community-wide celebration of generosity Give to Lincoln Day!😁
Your support fuels this work. Your support elevates youth voices. Your support strengthens Nebraska’s future.
Donate to NJJA during Give to Lincoln Day and make your impact count.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 NJJA award recipients:

Spirit of Youth--Braxton Miller (accepted by Oscar Morales)

2026 NJJA Scholarship--Emily Cartens

Evelyn E. Labode Services to Youth--Lauren Micek-Vargas

Commitment to Excellence in Leadership--Mary Visek

05/07/2026

The Juvenile Justice Institute team is excited to be at the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association conference this week! Four members of our team are here and we are enjoying connecting with practitioners, partners, and colleagues from across the state.

If you haven’t stopped by our exhibitor table yet, come say hello! We have plenty of JJI swag, resources, and information about the services we offer - including research partnerships, program evaluation, training and technical assistance, and other ways we can support youth-serving organizations and systems.

05/07/2026

We welcomed another amazing keynote speaker---Rebecca Bender, sharing her personal story and ways professionals can help youth!

05/06/2026

We love our partnership with Juvenile Justice Institute! Congratulations to all the graduates of the Certificate Program!

05/06/2026

We really enjoyed our morning keynote....Joe Beckman!!!

05/06/2026

Happy 50th anniversary to the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association!

05/06/2026

Kicking off the 2026 NJJA Conference with Joe Beckman! He started us off with an exercise he calls Little Victories. Our little victory this morning is having everyone here doing the work they do to make a change.

04/25/2026

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Joe Beckman returns to the NJJA annual conference!

05/08/2025

Wrapping up Day 2 with powerful presentations and impactful topics that truly reignited our passion for working with youth in the juvenile justice system. The insight and inspiration shared today reminded us not just of what we do — but why we do it. Grateful for the knowledge, energy, and purpose these presenters brought to the table!