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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.

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    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."

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    Conference Attendee

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

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    Conference Attendee

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

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    Conference Attendee

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

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    Conference Attendee

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

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    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."

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    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%

3 Ways Singing is Good for your Health

Singing has been one of humanity’s most joyful pastimes for thousands of years. Joining in with a group to make music is proven to reduce stress while encouraging people to work together to create unique art.

The physical, psychological and social benefits of singing with others have been widely studied, showing the endless ways anyone can enjoy music—regardless of musical ability. No matter the singing skills anyone thinks they have, we all deserve to sing together. It’s one of the few wonderful things that unites us, so get your friends together for caroling, singing in your car or do anything you want to bring music into your life.

 

Singing boosts empathy.

When you sing with a group, you are all working together to create a piece of music greater than the sum of your parts. Studies have shown that this shared experience can help people better understand the perspectives and feelings of others. 

Music also crosses language barriers to allow people from different cultures to connect. Singing music from different cultures can give a greater appreciation for them.


 

Singing improves memory.


Catchy melodies and lyrics are easier to memorize than most things without music, and that’s not just because they get stuck in your head. Associating words, feelings and actions with music makes it easier for your brain to remember them. 

Learning a new song engages your brain in unique ways that sharpens your memory and clears your mind of clutter.


 

Singing lowers your blood pressure.

And it provides a huge variety of other physical benefits too. When you sing, you regulate and slow your breathing which relaxes you and lowers your heart rate. You also engage your diaphragm, facial muscles and abdomen to stretch and exercise them.

As you sing, your anxiety reduces and the stress hormone, cortisol, decreases in your brain. When you have low cortisol levels, your immunity against sickness increases, making you healthier overall.

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