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District 1 Probation Information Outlined to Gage County Officials
Chief Probation Officer Ashley Griess met with Gage County Officials on May 19 th to present information on Probation and Problem-Solving Courts. Probation District 1 in Beatrice served a total of 1,740 probationers in 2020. District 1 covers 10 Nebraska counties and includes two drug courts. https...
Everyday Heroes: Wiesen Honored
Everyday Heroes: Wiesen Honored
Erin Wiesen spent the winter months collecting holiday greetings for Nebraska state wards who have been isolated due to COVID. While still conducting her regular duties with guardian education, publications (including the OPG Annual Report), and social media posting. Although quick to share credit...
Listen Now: Problem-Solving Courts on Episode 11 of Your Nebraska Judicial Branch
Listen Now: Problem-Solving Courts on Episode 11 of Your Nebraska Judicial Branch
Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is joined by Nebraska's Statewide Problem-Solving Courts Director Adam Jorgensen to discuss the unique role these courts play in reducing recidivism, and increasing positive outcomes. Your Nebraska Judicial Branch is available to listen and subscribe on all podcast app...
Probation Rolls Out Training on the Assessment and Case Management of Juveniles who Sexually Harm
Just after the first of the year, thirty-five probation officers attended a newly created case management training for Juveniles who Sexually Harm (JSH) along with a newly developed assessment tool. The training provides JSH-specific information from the point of intake all through supervision, with...
Restorative Justice Panel at Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime Conference
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...
Dodge County Drug Court Participants Keeping Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area Beautiful
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...
Drug Court Celebrates Stories of Recovery
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...
North Central Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration
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...
Brady and Bartling Recognized by the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association
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...
Everyday Heroes: Luhman Honored
Everyday Heroes: Luhman Honored
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...