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  • The NJJA conference provides an opportunity for anyone working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system to learn from, and network with, professionals across prevention, education, juvenile justice, and treatment systems. Our conference provides a great lineup of keynote speakers, breakout sessions and social events.

    The conference also provides professional development credits for LMHPs (CEUs), Probation Administration workers (criminogenic hours), and legal professionals (CLEs).

    Over the last 40 years our conference has grown to more than 300 attendees. The conference brings in national and state-recognized experts in their field. The conference is held in late spring in Kearney, NE and is open to all.

What We Do

The mission of the Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association is to improve services to youth in the juvenile justice system by serving as a resource for collaboration, leadership development, and education for juvenile justice system professionals.

  • Education
    Education

    To broaden the knowledge and skills of professionals working with youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system.
    Take a look.

  • Leadership
    Leadership

    To lead in a way to make intentional impact.
    Find out more.

  • Collaboration
    Collaboration

    To work together for a common goal.
    Read more.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "Having opportunities to hear from people with lived experience within the juv. justice system. Also the awards luncheon-- seeing the young people and leaders work and what
    they have accomplished."

  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "All keynote speakers were fantastic. I also enjoy networking and meeting new people."

  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "Getting to interact with people across the state in person rather than by Zoom"

  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "All 3 keynote speakers were wonderful and was able to grow my knowledge. The breakout sessions were full of knowledge."

  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "The keynote speakers were impactful and I felt I could take their insight with me to better serve in my field."

  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "The keynote speakers and their real life experiences that translated into resiliency, lessons and success on how to serve others who have similar life experiences."

  • Conference Attendee
    Conference Attendee

    "I do feel like the keynote speakers in the morning were really great and gave great advice on how to work with victims and juveniles and their stories were really inspirational."

Conference Results

  • 2024 Conference Participation

    381

  • Would Attend Again

    96.83%

  • Rated the Conference Very Good or Excellent

    72.73%

  • Fulfilled My Reason To Attend

    92.42%

  • Attended the conference for personal growth and development

    42.42%

From the Blog

  • The NJJA conference provides an opportunity for anyone working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system to learn from, and network with, professionals across prevention, education, juvenile justice, and treatment systems. Our conference provides a great lineup of keynote speakers, breakout sessions and social events.

    The conference also provides professional development credits for LMHPs (CEUs), Probation Administration workers (criminogenic hours), and legal professionals (CLEs).

    Over the last 40 years our conference has grown to more than 300 attendees. The conference brings in national and state-recognized experts in their field. The conference is held in late spring in Kearney, NE and is open to all.

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