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Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association The mission of the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association is to improve services to youth in the juven

The Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 to provide statewide training for persons and professionals interested in juvenile justice issues. In the beginning, conferences were small events of 30-40 people. Over the years, the NJJA annual conference has grown to become the premiere juvenile justice conference in the state, providing training and education to over 300 professionals statewide. Through our website, NJJA strives to be a resource for juvenile justice professionals year round by providing: access to juvenile justice resources; information about emerging policy initiatives and best practices; recognition of the exceptional efforts of professionals in our field; and information about training and professional development opportunities.

📣 Call for Speakers: 2027 NJJA Annual Conference!We’re looking for presenters to share their knowledge, experience, and ...
10/13/2026

📣 Call for Speakers: 2027 NJJA Annual Conference!

We’re looking for presenters to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas at our annual conference, May 5–6, 2027, in Kearney, Nebraska!

This year’s theme is Resilience in Action-Advancing Protective Factors through Prevention and Partnerships.

🗓️ Proposals are due November 20, 2026.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post to help spread the word!

https://njja.org/news-events/2027-conference/2027-call-for-presenters-form.html

10/06/2026

September was National Su***de Prevention Month, but these conversations are important all year long.

Su***de prevention is especially important in youth justice, where young people face significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Take a look at this YCLJ Perspective on creating safer, trauma-informed, and community-based approaches to su***de prevention in youth justice.

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📣 Save the Date!Mark your calendar for the 2027 NJJA Annual Conference, happening May 5th & 6th.Join us for two days of ...
09/25/2026

📣 Save the Date!

Mark your calendar for the 2027 NJJA Annual Conference, happening May 5th & 6th.

Join us for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration with professionals dedicated to supporting Nebraska’s youth and families.

📅 May 5–6, 2027
📍 Kearney, Nebraska

More details coming soon! We hope to see you there!

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.

Congratulations to our 2026 NJJA award recipients:Spirit of Youth--Braxton Miller (accepted by Oscar Morales)2026 NJJA S...
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.

We welcomed another amazing keynote speaker---Rebecca Bender, sharing her personal story and ways professionals can help...
05/07/2026

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

We love our partnership with Juvenile Justice Institute! Congratulations to all the graduates of the Certificate Progra...
05/06/2026

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

We really enjoyed our morning keynote....Joe Beckman!!!
05/06/2026

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

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P. O. Box 94813
Lincoln, NE
68509

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402.742.8132

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