Faculty and Staff in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service contribute to the cutting edge research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Gerontology, Social Work, and Public Administration. Our Research Centers work with stakeholders across Nebraska and the United States.
Center for Public Affairs Research
The Center for Public Affairs Research is here to assist you with projects including interactive dashboards, reports, infographics, briefs, surveys, and presentations.
Learn about our mission, values, services, and community partners.
Nebraska Center for Justice Research
The Nebraska Center for Justice Research is a multidisciplinary research center. The mission of NCJR is to develop and sustain research capacity internal to the State of Nebraska, assist the Legislature in research, evaluation, and policymaking to reduce recidivism, promote the use of evidence-based practices in corrections, and improve public safety.
Juvenile Justice Institute
The Juvenile Justice Institute (JJI) provides technical assistance and completes policy and program evaluations for state and local agencies, as well as private organizations.
Professional Development Offerings
Learning does not end when you graduate. Professionals must always hone their craft. There are a wide variety of specialized training, formal education, or advanced professional learning opportunities offered by CPACS to help you improve your professional knowledge, competence, skill, and effectiveness.
Certificate and Training Programs | Conferences | Workshops and Other Opportunities
