As we approach the long holiday weekend to celebrate the 4th of July, we thought it might be a good time to reflect on what is often called the “American Dream.” There are different definitions for the American Dream, but a key component of any definition has to do with…...
Why PREA matters for Nebraska’s kids
Here’s something we should all agree on: Nebraska’s children and youth deserve to be safe from sexual abuse and victimization. Last month, we lost an important opportunity to ensure the safety of youth in the juvenile justice system. On May 29, Governor Heineman announced that Nebraska would not comply with…...
2014 Spotlight Gala Set for September 13 – Mark Your Calendars!
Voices for Children is excited to announce some exciting details about our 2014 Spotlight Gala, coming up Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. At Voices for Children we are committed to “telling the whole story” for Nebraska’s kids. As part of that commitment, we focus on…...
The Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act: Investing in the Future
Here in Nebraska, we know that the social and financial costs of the juvenile justice system are not insignificant. Incarceration rates in our state are the 4th highest in the country — and have been increasing while national rates have fallen. Nevertheless, promising steps forward have been made recently in the…...
A Path Forward on Access Nebraska
It’s summer, and while many of you are hopefully getting out the road map to head off on summer adventures, some of our state Senators are beginning their work on a different kind of road map. Our public benefit programs like Medicaid, child care subsidy, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP…...
