UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Exciting news! 📢 The Juvenile Justice Institute has announced a new micro-credential program through UNO, designed for anyone working in the human services field- youth justice, social work, education, etc. who is looking to gain certification in restorative justice practices. The program will meet four times in person in Lincoln starting in January. Space is limited so sign up now! https://hubs.ly/Q02-JTyW0

Three of our SCCJ faculty, Dr. Justin Nix, Dr. Tara Richards, and the late Dr. Ben Steiner, have been recognized among the top 2% of cited researchers worldwide, according to an ongoing study from Stanford University and Elsevier. This prestigious recognition underscores their dedication, hard work, and significant contributions to the field. Congratulations! Follow this link to read the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02-y3240

This holiday season, UNO SCCJ is bringing joy to children in need by partnering with Project Harmony to collect new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages! 📍 Drop-Off Location: SCCJ Lobby 🗓️ Deadline: December 11 Every toy counts! Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!

Check out this awesome event being hosted for UNO faculty! As part of this event, a Padlet board has been created for faculty "shout-outs." Students, this is a great opportunity to let faculty members know how much they are appreciated! Click on this link to make your post: https://hubs.ly/Q02-ccn60.

This November, our UNO Department of Gerontology faculty and doctoral students attended and presented at the 2024 Gerontological Society of America Conference. We continue to see outstanding contributions from this department, and we take pride in the positive impact they are making.

Exciting news from the UNO Juvenile Justice Institute! We’re thrilled to announce JJI's partnership with JBS International and the U.S. Department of Justice on the initiative “Building Continuums of Care to Support Youth Success.” With over $17 million in federal grants awarded to 23 jurisdictions across the U.S., including Douglas County, NE, they aim to prevent juvenile crime and support at-risk youth through a holistic approach. This initiative not only seeks to improve local frameworks but also offers incredible opportunities for UNO students to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in the community! Follow this link to read the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z_hTD0

Yet another highlight from this year's American Society of Criminology meeting. Dr Kulig, Dr. Hashimi, and graduate students Kaitlyn Swanberg and Valeria Torres-Rivera organized a panel that provided an overview of their current study, "An Assessment of Labor Trafficking in Nebraska." Presentations ranged from a review of extant research on labor trafficking and the process of conducting this assessment to presenting preliminary findings from the study. UNO SCCJ's presence at ASC amplified the department's national impact. Keep up the great work!

It is our honor to announce...Dr. Reyna Reyes-Nunez (Liz) A hearty congratulations goes to Liz, who successfully defended her dissertation defense this week. Her dissertation was titled: Women and Climate Change Policy in Latin America through the Advocacy Coalition Framework, and her findings highlight the pivotal role of feminist principles in shaping women’s advocacy, driving both individual actions and collective efforts. Dr. Reyes-Nunez, an instructor with UNO's Emergency Management Department, defended her dissertation to her committee including UNO's Dr. Yu-Che Chen, Dr. Jodi Benenson, Dr. Cristian Dona, and past UNO faculty, Dr. Tom Jamieson who is now with Victoria University of Wellington. She is our 74th graduate of our PHD program, which started in 1995. We couldn't be prouder of Dr. Reyes-Nunez and we are anticipating the incredible work, research, and expertise she will bring to the field as she starts on her journey with her PhD.🎈🎈

So many -- 14 -- of our doctoral students are at ARNOVA this week! ARNOVA is the nation's leading Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Action. Many of them are presenting - and we can not wait to hear what they learned as well! UNO Graduate Studies #Arnova2024

CPACS had a strong presence at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting last week, with UNO SCCJ students and faculty showcasing the exceptional work they are doing. This success demonstrates SCCJ's impact not only in Nebraska, but nationwide. Swipe right for event highlights, with more posts to follow!