Court Improvement Project News and Events

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
June 2023
Friday, June 23, 2023 - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Holt County Courthouse Annex | 128 N. 6th St. | O’Neill, NE 68763 This seminar is designed to address issues affecting youth and provide effective tools for County Attorneys, Court Staff, DHHS Managers- Supervisors, Educators, Guardians ad Litem, Health Care Providers, Judges, Mental Health...Read more
June 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Register Here: https://nejudicial-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IRNPRzt9TBCqr2wjfrGyeQ Please join CIP, along with other child welfare and juvenile justice experts in Nebraska for a review webinar regarding the child welfare and juvenile justice bills that were passed this legislative session...Read more
July 2023
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Save the Date! Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are prevalent in about 8.5% of the population. At this level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers traumatic brain injury (TBI) to be a public health crisis. However, research indicates that the prevalence of brain injury (BI) is 20-...Read more
August 2023
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 8:45am
The Project Embrace lecture series facilitated by the Court Improvement Project aims to provide education to a variety of stakeholders in the child welfare system, including but not limited to judges, case workers, service providers, attorneys, CASA volunteers, and foster parents. This education...Read more
September 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Save the Date. Join CIP and other presenters at the 2023 Regional Conferences. Speaker information and details on registration to come.Read more
September 2023
Friday, September 15, 2023 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Save the Date. Join CIP and other presenters at the 2023 Regional Conferences. Speaker information and details on registration to come.Read more
Past Events
Past Events
June 2022
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 12:00pm
Presenter: Melanie Kirk Juvenile Court Lunch and Learn Sessions Spring 2022 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom: https://lincolnne.zoom.us/j/4024415646Read more
June 2022
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 9:00am to Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 4:30pm
HYBRID EVENT! Join us virtually or in-person on June 28 & 29, 2022 for two inspiring days. A fantastic conference experience from the office, from home, or at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, NE! Deadline to Register is June 14, 2022 We cannot accommodate on-site registration or walk-in...Read more
July 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 8:30am to Friday, July 22, 2022 - 3:00pm
Raising Race & Uplifting Voice Creighton University School of Law 2500 California St Omaha NE, 68178 Click here to register. For youth defenders and advocates practicing in: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin The morning session on Thursday...Read more
September 2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 8:00am to Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 4:00pm
Engaging Youth and Families There is no fee to attend this conference. Remember to download the Whova App. The agenda is being updated daily and will be final soon. There will be no printed materials at the conference, all information will be shared via Whova. Don't miss out! You can download Whova...Read more
September 2022
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Presenters: Nanette Simmons, Ivy Bloom, Cydney Volker The Nebraska Caregiver Responsibility (NCR) Assessment Tool was developed by the Foster Care Rate Reimbursement Committee. The NCR assesses the level of care necessary to meet the needs of children in a foster care, which corresponds to a foster...Read more
September 2022
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 9:00am to Friday, September 30, 2022 - 4:00pm
Register today for the 2022 Justice & BH Conference! This year’s conference features A Shared Vision with Problem-Solving Courts. Nebraska Probation and Problem-Solving Courts promote constructive change through rehabilitation, collaboration, and partnership in order to enhance safe communities...Read more
September 2022
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Presenters: Nanette Simmons, Ivy Bloom, Cydney Volker The Nebraska Caregiver Responsibility (NCR) Assessment Tool was developed by the Foster Care Rate Reimbursement Committee. The NCR assesses the level of care necessary to meet the needs of children in a foster care, which corresponds to a foster...Read more
October 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022 - 8:15am
Co-Sponsored by: Creighton University School of Law and The Guardian Ad Litem Project Now in its 14th year, this seminar addresses more advanced areas of juvenile court practice. This year, we are featuring two presentations of great relevance. While the judiciary is required to maintain its...Read more
November 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Hosted by CIP, this webinar provides an overview of the four tribal courts in Nebraska. Attendees will gain a better understanding of: Tribal child welfare and juvenile justice codes, policies, and procedures The ways in which tribal court practices correspond and differ from state court practices...Read more
December 2022
Friday, December 16, 2022 - 8:15am to 12:00pm
Click here to Register. Hosted by Douglas County Through the Eyes of the Child Team. Creighton University School of Law, Room 122, Omaha Approved for 3.5 hours of CLEs, with one hour of ethics/professional responsibility 8:15-8:30 Registration 8:30-9:00 Hot Topics from the Bench (Judge Matthew...Read more
February 2023
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please join CIP, along with other child welfare and juvenile justice experts in Nebraska for an overview webinar regarding the child welfare and juvenile justice bills that may be introduced this legislative session. Click here to register via Zoom. Presenters Jeanne Brandner Deputy Administrator...Read more
May 2023
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 8:30am to Friday, May 5, 2023 - 12:30pm
Accepting the Challenge, Moving Forward Registration Open The NJJA conference is held every year during the first week of May in Kearney, NE. Over the last 40 years our conference has grown to more than 300 attendees. We provide an opportunity for anyone working with youth involved in the juvenile...Read more
May 2023
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Calling all Multidisciplinary Team members! Join us for our 2023 Virtual MDT Lunch and Learn Series! Click here to register. The Nebraska Alliance of Child Advocacy Centers is providing training opportunities on topics and trends in child protection and child and family well-being. Additionally,...Read more