The Juvenile Justice Institute Promotes Best Practices in Juvenile Justice
The Juvenile Justice Institute (JJI) provides technical assistance and completes policy and program evaluations for state and local agencies, as well as private organizations.
The JJI also partners with policymakers, practitioners and criminal justice faculty to explore the most effective and practical juvenile justice strategies and programs. The JJI encourages the development of future criminal justice professionals by providing university students with unique educational and research opportunities.
JJI established in 2002 by the Nebraska Legislature
Established by the Nebraska Legislature in 2002, the Juvenile Justice Institute is a research institute in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice located in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
Juvenile Justice Certificate Program
The Juvenile Justice Certificate Program was developed in alignment with the UNO and School of Criminology and Criminal Justice strategic vision for ongoing workforce development and advancing the professionalism of the juvenile justice field.
