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The Advisory Council to the Office of Violence Prevention

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    The Advisory Council to the Office of Violence Prevention
  • Contact Person:
    Kellie Rabenhorst kellie.rabenhorst@nebraska.gov
  • Purpose:
    The Advisory Council to the Office of Violence Prevention recommends to the Commission rules and regulations regarding program fundraising, program evaluation, coordination of programs, and the criteria used to assess and award funds to violence prevention programs.
  • How Many Affectable:
    The Advisory Council has awarded funds to 65 organizations throughout the State of Nebraska. These organizations range from police departments to after school programs, ranging from North Platte in the west to the eastern edge of Omaha.
  • How Many Served:
    These organizations can serve anywhere from 30 individuals to 3,000 individuals in the course of a year, depending on the program.
  • Year Created:
    2009
  • Year Active:
    2009
  • Sunset Date:
    NA
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1447 through 81-1451
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    6
  • Who Appoints:
    Appointed by the Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Statute sets forth qualifications. Two members representing local government; two members representing law enforcement; one member representing community advocacy; one member representing education with some expertise in law enforcement and juvenile crime.
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1449
  • Term Length:
    4 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    All Expire
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    4
  • Held FY 17-18:
    3
  • Required FY 18-19:
    4
  • Held FY 18-19:
    3
  • Required FY 19-20:
    4
  • Held FY 19-20:
    3
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    1
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared with the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    $0
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    $0
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    $0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    NA
  • Spending Authority:
    NA
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
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