2025 Conference
The Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association (NJJA) is excited to announce a call for presenters for our Annual Conference, taking place over two full days, May 7–8, 2025, in Kearney, NE.
After welcoming over 380 participants in 2024, we’re setting our sights even higher for 2025! NJJA’s mission is to provide leadership, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful training to professionals in the juvenile justice field. We’re seeking dynamic, innovative programs and topics for 75-minute breakout sessions that equip attendees with cutting-edge tools, resources, and strategies relevant to juvenile justice.
A standout feature of the conference is Thursday, May 8th "Youth Day," which invites young people involved in the justice system to participate in these informative and inspiring breakout sessions.
We encourage you to explore our Call for Presenters and submit your ideas. This is your opportunity to showcase the incredible work you’re doing and share valuable insights that can benefit others across the state. We look forward to reviewing your submission and highlighting your expertise at the conference! Click Here for Submission Form
Presentation Topic Suggestions:
Youth Behavioral/Mental Health
Reducing Criminogenic Risk
Suicidality
Successful Strategies for Family Engagement
Drug and Alcohol Use
Impact of Trauma
Enhancing School Engagement & Attendance
Awareness and Intervention for Human Trafficking
Identifying and Addressing Explicit and Implicit Bias
Social Media Influence and Impact
Restorative Practices
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Missing Youth Prevention
Topics That Will Help Conference Participants "Be the Light" in Juvenile Justice
Other Relevant Juvenile Topics
Submission Guidelines:
All presentations must be submitted online by January 10, 2025.
For multiple presentation submissions, kindly submit a separate application for each workshop.
Presentation Guidelines:
The conference spans from 8:45 am on Wednesday to 4:30 pm on Thursday.
Workshop presenters must be available on Wednesday or Thursday and may be asked to repeat their session.
Presenters are responsible for submitting their materials (slides, handouts) by April 8, 2025, to the Event/Training Coordinator. Additional materials may be requested.
Priority will be given to breakout sessions that aim to inform, educate, and equip professionals working with youth and families. Sessions that provide actionable resources and practical tools, with the potential for statewide implementation, will be highly valued.
Each session will be set up classroom style and equipped with necessary AV equipment.
Thank you!
