Full course description
Start Date
Sept 29, 2025
Price
$1999.00
Credential
Juvenile Justice
Digital Badge
Length
36 Weeks
Commitment
3-4 Hours Weekly
Format
Asynchronous
& Synchronous
Build your understanding of the modern juvenile justice system and increase your impact working with at risk or involved youth
Course Description
The Juvenile Justice Certificate Program is designed for anyone working with youth at risk of or involved in the juvenile justice or related systems (for example, child welfare, education, etc.). This program provides a comprehensive view into the research that supports juvenile justice best practices and helps participants apply that knowledge in practice. Participants will engage with local and national experts on essential topics such as adolescent development, evidence-based interventions, policy reform, equity and inclusion, restorative practices, and more. This program also provides an innovative youth engagement model, where youth with lived experience serve as trainers and coaches. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate in motivational interviewing and gain specific skills in, but not limited to, reflective practice, group facilitation, restorative circles, and youth engagement. Skill development will be demonstrated through monthly activities and a final Capstone Project. Individuals likely to benefit the most from the curriculum are those who have a passion for working with at-risk youth but have limited education and/or juvenile justice experience, have education outside the juvenile justice field, or those with a desire to learn and stretch their knowledge and skills. For more information, go to the Juvenile Justice Certificate Program website. If you have any questions please contact Monica Miles-Steffens at mmiles-steffens@unomaha.edu or 402-440-0373.
Dates and Locations for this year's in person sessions:
- September 29 & 30 – UNO Dodge Campus | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC)
- October 29 – UNO | CEC
- November 26 – UNO | CEC
- December 17 – Hybrid (those wishing to join in person will meet at the CEC, others traveling longer distances can join by zoom)
- January 28 – Lincoln (Location TBD)
- February 24 – UNO
- March 24 – UNO
- April 14 – UNO
- May 6-7 – Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association Conference | Kearney, NE
Target Learner
Anyone working with youth at risk of or involved in the juvenile justice or related systems
Course Topics
- Juvenile Justice
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Juvenile Law, Juvenile Court
- Juvenile Rehabilitation
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Please note the course price does not include any credit card processing fees required by our vendor. Refunds can be issued within 48 hours of registration; no refunds will be given after the course has begun.