University of Nebraska Public Policy Center


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News and Events

Public Policy Center Research Specialist and manager of the Gambler's Assistance Program Evaluation project,
Dr. Juan Paulo Ramirez, was called upon by a reporter for the Santiago Times as a source of information on gambling and the consequences of a gambling addiction. The Santiago Times has been Chile's most important English language newspaper for the past 20 years. To read the full article view our In The News page or CLICK HERE.

Access to Government Services

Every citizen has the right to access our government and its services. However, some groups may be excluded, underserved, or underrepresented. The Public Policy Center has worked to ensure our government and its services are available to every sector of society. The Public Policy Center has been examining racial and ethnic inequities from people who are both working in and/or affected by the justice system in Nebraska. Through these efforts legislation has been changed to regularly update jury pools and lists of residents eligible for jury service, as well as addressing opportunities for minorities in Nebraska’s judicial and legal professions. The Center has also examined access to services for Nebraska residents with developmental disabilities, refugees, and Medicaid recipients.

Government Services Projects
Government Services Publications

Neeley, E. (January 2006). Equal Access to Bail Bond. The Nebraska Lawyer.

Evaluating Court Processes for Determining Indigency. Court Review 43 (1):4-11. Neeley, Elizabeth., Tomkins, Alan (2004).

Expanded Learning Opportunity Report. Herian, M., Shank, N. (2008 August). PDF File

How the Public Views the State Courts: A 1999 National Survey. National Center for State Courts. Williamsburg, VA. (1999 May). PDF Files

Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Releases Update on Nebraska’s Indigent Defense Systems. Neeley, E. & Keefe, D., The Nebraska Lawyer. (2004 November/December).

The Nebraska Minority and Justice Implementation Comittee Progress Report. Nebraska Minority and Justice Task Force. (2004 February).

The Nebraska Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Progress Report 2005. Nebraska Minority and Justice Task Force. (2006 January).

The Nebraska Minority and Justice Implementation Committee Progress Report 2006. Nebraska Minority and Justice Task Force. (2007 January). PDF File

The Nebraska Minority and Justice Task Force Final Report. Nebraska Minority and Justice Task Force (partially funded by the State Justice Institute). (2003 January). PDF File

Public Trust and Confidence in the Courts: What Public Opinion Surveys Mean to Judges. Rottman, D.B, National Center for State Courts and Tomkins, A. J., University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. Court Review, 36:3, 24-31.(1999 Fall).PDF File

Race and Justice in Nebraska. Young, M. & Keefe, D. The Nebraska Lawyer. (2004 June). PDF File

Recommendations on Creating a Statewide Information Resource for Human Services. Real Choice Project Data Team, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. (2003 March). PDF Files

Neeley, E. & Keefe, D. (2004, November) Update on Nebraska's Indigent Defense Systems. The Nebraska Lawyer, 19-21. (editorial).

Working Together to Increase Diversity in the Legal Profession. Neeley, E. MAPLA Briefings. (2005 Fall). PDF File