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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Women, Children and Family Treatment (WCFT) Program
The purpose of the project is to serve as a third party evaluator of the Heartland Family Service's Residential Program for Women and Children, with an emphasis on pregnant and postpartum women (PPW). The PPC will assess how well the Program is meeting the needs of the program's clientele and how the Program effects crime and violence.
Key Partners
Heartland Family Service
Funding
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Lead Contact:
Staff Researchers:
Name: Mark DeKraai
E-mail: mdekraai@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-1496
Name: Kate Speck
E-mail: kspeck2@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-0501
