What: 2019 Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association Annual Conference
Where: Younes Conference Center Kearney, NE
When: May 1 – 3, 2019
Who: All stakeholders involved in juvenile justice in the state of Nebraska are invited and encouraged to attend.
Registration: Registration Open.
Registration for the 2019 NJJA Conference is now open. Register now, space is limited.
Additional Conference Information
Agenda, Speakers and Conference Materials
2019 NJJA Keynote Speakers
Keith R. Cruise – Wednesday Keynote Speaker
Rebecca Bender – Thursday Keynote Speaker
Hasan Davis – Friday Keynote Speaker
Keynote and Breakout Session Descriptions and Presenter Bios
Awards & Scholarships
Each year, youth leaders and stakeholders are recognized for their work in juvenile justice.
Click here to learn more about awards and scholarships offered through NJJA.
Hotels & Conferences Rates
Reserve Your Rooms Today!
Blocks of rooms are being held at the following hotels:
- Hampton Inn
- La Quinta Inns & Suites(formerly the Wingate)
- Fairfield Inn
- The Comfort Inn
Room rate: $94.95
Suite Rate: $134.95
Accommodations fill up fast, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Make sure to specify the rate for the NJJA Conference.
Conference Discounts & Cancellation Policy
A discount of 10% will be offered to groups of 25 or more submitting one registration and one check/invoice.
To take advantage of this discount, please contact Glenda Hinz at the contact information listed below.
Glenda Hinz/HINZtime Virtual Assistance
P.O. Box 84944, Lincoln, NE 68501-4944
402.438.2253 phone | 866.365.4851 fax
glenda@hinztime.com
CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY: Cancellations or substitutions can be made by calling 402.438.2253. To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made before 5:00 PM CT on April 17, 2019. Substitutions must also be made by this date. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after 5:00PM CT on April 17, 2019.
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is not guaranteed. Check or cash will be required for walk-ins. Participants will receive conference materials electronically prior to the conference.
Sponsor, Vendor and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
What is youth day?
Bringing together juvenile justice professionals, judges, youth advocates, and current or former system-involved youth to learn together. Attendees will participate in workshops, visit with community resources and hear from keynote speaker Rebecca Bender and break-out sessions on the system you’ve lived within.
When: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Where: 2019 NJJA conference, Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE.
Download the Call to Action developed by youth at the 2018 NJJA Conference.
Who: Up to 30 youth participants with current and former involvement in the juvenile justice system and their support people.
How can you join?
Reserve spots for up to 3 youth and one staff from your agency. Contact information and Deadline to be determined.
NJJA may document the conference with photographs and video or audio recordings, each of which will be used for NJJA’s own purposes. By your attendance at the conference, you consent to NJJA’s use of any videos, recordings, or photographs obtained at the conference for NJJA’s own purposes.
The Nebraska Court Improvement Project will be sponsoring the 2019 NJJA Conference Youth Day
