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.
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Nebraska 2-1-1 Information and Referral System Cost and Benefit Analysis
The purpose of this project was to define, describe, calculate, and present the likely costs and benefits of implementing and maintaining a 2-1-1 information and referral system in Nebraska. The study included a survey of current information and referral services in Nebraska and a cost/benefit analysis of the technical and practical aspects of implementing and maintaining a 2-1-1 system.
See the Nebraska 211 Website for more information
Key Partners
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Sociological Research; University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Economics; University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center on Children, Families, and the Law
Funding
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; United Way of the Midlands
Related Publications:
Examining The Potential Benefits of a 2-1-1 System: Quantitative and Other Factors. Shank, N. & Rosenbaum, D. (2003). 
In The News
Dial 211 When You Need Help. (2004-06-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
Call Center Connects Nebraska to Health Services. (2009-11-06). .
