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November 7, 2009NU | UNL | UNMC | UNO | UNK | IANR 

News and Events

Nebraska DHHS Awarded Grant Money for Suicide Prevention

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services was notified last week it will receive $500,000 per year for 3 years to implement best practices to prevent youth suicide. The grant is from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services will work with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska to carry out grant activities and evaluate project progress.

To view the full article, click here.

For more information, go to the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Project page

Request for Proposals Studies of the Juvenile Legal Defense and Guardian ad Litem Systems

The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is seeking proposals from qualified research organizations. This Request for Proposals is for two studies: One study of Nebraska's Juvenile Legal Defense system and one study of the legal representation provided by Nebraska's Guardian Ad Litem system. One bidder may be selected to conduct both studies. Up to $100,000 is available for each study. Proposals are due September 15, 2008.

Key Dates and Times:

  • Date of Release: July 16, 2008
  • Optional Bidder's Conference/Conference Call: August 13, 2008; 1:00 P.M. CDT at the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center.
  • Mandatory Letter of Intent Due: September 2, 2008; 5:00 P.M. CDT
  • Bids Due: September 15, 2008; 5:00 P.M. CDT

RFP and Supporting Documents

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 

Addendum1: Recent Studies Conducted in Nebraska
Note: All are in PDF format.

  • Addendum 1a: 2005 Reassessment of Court and Legal System For Child Abuse and Neglect and Foster Care
  • Addendum 1b: Legal Representation in Delinquency and Status Offense Cases in Nebraska
  • Addendum 2: Legislative Authorization for Study (LB 961)
  • Addendum 3: Map of Nebraska Judicial Districts
  • Addendum 4: Budget Forms
  • Addendum 5: Terms and Conditions of Contract
  • Addendum 6: Official Responses for Bidders Conference Call Questions (NEW AUG 20, 2008)

 

Lead Contact:
Name: Elizabeth Neeley
E-mail: lneeley@nebar.com
Phone: (402) 475-7091


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