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Nebraska Coalition for Juvenile Justice

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Coalition for Juvenile Justice
  • Contact Person:
    Vanessa Humaran
  • Purpose:
    This group serves as an advisory committee to the Nebraska Crime Commission. Membership on the committee is established in Nebraska Statute and reflects the requirements of the JJDP Act.
  • How Many Affectable:
    approximately 334,464
  • How Many Served:
    approximately 334,464
  • Year Created:
    1985
  • Year Active:
    1985
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    43-2412; 43-2413
  • Parent Agency:
    Crime Commission
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    32
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor Pete Ricketts
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Geographically or professionally related to different capacities in working with Juveniles.
  • Per Diem:
    na
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    yes
  • Term Length:
    1-3 years, terms overlap
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    4
  • Held FY 13-14:
    4
  • Required FY 14-15:
    4
  • Held FY 14-15:
    4
  • Required FY 15-16:
    4
  • Held FY 15-16:
    4
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    yes
  • Shared or Separate:
    shared
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    20,000
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    20,000
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    20,000
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    Yes, the committee has the power to allocate and spend money on program objectives.
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    The Nebraska Coalition for Juvenile Justice has recommended funding in the amount of $1,914,305 for over 60 programs statewide that provide prevention and intervention type services for juveniles under the age of 19. An annual Governor's report is completed by the Coalition outlining the accomplishments for the years where several programs are highlighted for their success in working with juveniles. Coalition members attend an annual conference sponsored by OJJDP in order to provide a voice for Nebraska and bring back innovative and new practices that could be implemented within the committee.