University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

05/29/2026

Congrats to University of Nebraska Public Policy Center's Lisa PytlikZillig and co-authors, Kristen Blankley and Ashley Votruba! Their article on restorative justice received enough views to be a Top Viewed Article. Read it here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/CRQ.21451 Wiley in research

05/29/2026

Congratulations Joseph Wright on your retirement after 40 years of dedicated service keeping Lincolnites safe. Thanks for your partnership, your service, and the example you’ve set throughout your career. Wishing you all the best in this well-earned next chapter.

1011 Now: https://ow.ly/g8f150Z5A7F
Journal Star: https://ow.ly/6Xtv50Z5A7H

Lincoln Public Schools Security Director Joseph Wright is retiring at the end of June.

05/27/2026

There is still time to register for tomorrow's training on peer engagement with Dr. Jai Sookram.

Learn more: go.unl.edu/peer-engagement-flyer
Register now: go.unl.edu/reg_peer-engagement

Sponsored by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

05/26/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

SAMHSA

05/25/2026

We are closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day and will return Tuesday, May 26.

05/24/2026

There is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar covering the unique behavioral health challenges faced by older adults, as well as their families and others who care for them.
Register now: go.unl.edu/reg_olderadults
Full details: go.unl.edu/older-adults
Sponsors: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

05/21/2026

Engagement is the beginning of an interpersonal and healing relationship. Register for next week's training with Dr. Jai Sookram to learn key strategies to successful peer engagement.

Learn more: go.unl.edu/peer-engagement-flyer
Register today: go.unl.edu/reg_peer-engagement

Sponsored by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

05/19/2026

When we focus on the person and not the diagnosis, we create more supportive conversations about mental health. samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

SAMHSA

05/18/2026

Join Drs. Blankenau and Wengel next week for this webinar covering the unique behavioral health challenges faced by older adults, as well as their families and others who care for them.
Register now: go.unl.edu/reg_olderadults
Full details: go.unl.edu/older-adults
Sponsors: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

05/14/2026

This spring's largest-to-date wildfire in Nebraska was created by “perfect storm” conditions, says University of Nebraska-Lincoln expert and University of Nebraska Public Policy Center faculty fellow, Dirac Twidwell.

Recovery efforts are ongoing through the Nebraska Strong Recovery Project. In partnership with University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, Behavioral Health Regions 1 & 2 (in the Panhandle and Central) are at the forefront of offering project resources.

Read the full article: ppc.unl.edu/wildfire-recovery