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    Restorative Justice Panel at Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime Conference

    Restorative Justice Panel at Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime Conference

    May 18, 2021
    The Office of Dispute Resolution’s (ODR) Alisha Jimenez and The Mediation Center’s (Lincoln) Clare Nelson co-moderated a victim impact panel at the Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime’s annual Crime Victim Rights Conference and presented a brief lesson in restorative justice (RJ) principles and practice. The “Victim Empowerment Panel” featured victims from across Nebraska who participated in an RJ process through one of ODR’s approved centers to heal and recover from the harm they...Read more

    Dodge County Drug Court Participants Keeping Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area Beautiful

    Dodge County Drug Court Participants Keeping Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area Beautiful

    May 17, 2021
    In honor of National Drug Court Month, Dodge County Adult Drug Court Participants took part in Keep Freemont Beautiful by picking up litter and other trash at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on May 11, 2021. The volunteers (26 drug court members and participants) picked up 60 bags of trash in five hours. Drug Court participants previously took part in trash cleanup at different Fremont parks in May of 2020. Coordinator Brandon Jerred commented, “We felt like the Fremont Lakes was the best...Read more

    Drug Court Celebrates Stories of Recovery

    Drug Court Celebrates Stories of Recovery

    May 17, 2021
    May is National Drug Court Month, so Scotts Bluff County District 12 Drug Court got together with some drug court participants to celebrate accomplishments and milestones towards achieving sobriety. Two participants, Roxann Trevino and MacKenzie Schrieber, shared their stories with the group. For additional information, please contact: Andee Hardesty , Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, 308-436-6655 ext. 5611. Picture courtesy of Scottsbluff Star Herald. Read more: https://starherald.com/news/...Read more

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

    May 17, 2021
    WHAT: The North Central Problem-Solving Court team would like to announce the graduation of one of our participants. This is a great accomplishment for our graduate, and we are proud to honor the Problem-Solving Court graduate through this demonstration of achievement. We welcome you to join in this celebration. WHO: Judge Tami Schendt, Host WHEN: Thursday, May 27, 2021, 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Custer County Courtroom Custer County Justice Center 604 Heritage Drive Broken Bow, NE 6882 WHY: For problem...Read more

    Brady and Bartling Recognized by the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association

    Brady and Bartling Recognized by the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association

    May 14, 2021
    Congratulations to Amoreena Brady and Grace Bartling for being recognized at the 2021 Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association (NJJA) conference on May 6 in Kearney. Amoreena Brady (left), Juvenile Justice Reform Specialist, received the Commitment to Excellence in Leadership Award. Nominations for Amoreena stated that her leadership and impact on reforming the Juvenile Justice System is fueled by her compassion and talent for building relationships. Whether it is with youth, a co-worker, or a...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Luhman Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Luhman Honored

    May 13, 2021
    Understanding that each day in the Administrative Office brings about unique issues that require persistence and resourcefulness, Executive Assistant Marcie Luhman uses her 23+ years of experience to make sure things are done and on time (even during a pandemic). Most recently, forgoing her state holiday, she coordinated across branches and over many miles to assist a new judge with the proper paperwork to get sworn in on time. Marcie, your problem-solving skills and patience are always...Read more

    Chief Justice Announces May as Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month

    Chief Justice Announces May as Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month

    May 12, 2021
    Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican held a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Judicial Branch on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony was streamed live from the State Capitol out of respect for social distancing. The month of May is nationally identified as Drug Court Month. With the diverse programming offered through Nebraska courts, it was appropriate to recognize the efforts of all of Nebraska’s problem-...Read more

    County Court Judge Gaertig Takes Oath of Office

    County Court Judge Gaertig Takes Oath of Office

    May 11, 2021
    New County Court Judge, Jeffrey A. Gaertig, took his oath of office May 7, 2021, at the Gage County Courthouse in Beatrice. Supreme Court Justice John Freudenberg administered the oath. Gaertig began his judicial duties immediately. His primary office is in the courthouse in Beatrice. He will serve the full 1 st Judicial District. Read more in the Beatrice Daily Sun: Judge prepares to take the benchRead more

    Hall County Reentry Court Celebrates Graduation

    Hall County Reentry Court Celebrates Graduation

    May 10, 2021
    Hall County Reentry Court celebrated graduation in Grand Island on April 29, 2021. For the graduate, Matthew Moeller, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive mental health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. Judge Andrew Butler presided over the event. In recognition of his outstanding achievement, Moeller commented, "This might start off sounding kind of weird, but personally, I don't think that the majority of the criminal...Read more

    Everyday Heroes: Sunderman Honored

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    Everyday Heroes: Sunderman Honored

    May 6, 2021
    Greg Sunderman is consistently going above and beyond his job duties to assist the Office of Public Guardian with the development of an online class for Guardian & Conservator education. Over the past two years, Greg dedicated significant amounts of time to work with the OPG to create, develop, and launch a Guardian & Conservator education course in an online format. After a successful launch of an English version, Greg dedicated himself to working on a Spanish version. Greg, thank you...Read more

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