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Mentoring During a Pandemic - OJP Blog

The U.S. Office of Justice Programs has posted a blog describing how mentoring programs around the nation have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. In any mentoring program, developing a strong relationship between the mentor and mentee is key to the program’s success. Being unable to meet as regularly can hinder that relationship’s growth.

Some mentoring programs have continued to facilitate those relationships by using technology to allow mentors to meet with their mentee from a distance. The OJJDP has also provided support for many programs to help them as they transition from face-to-face meetings to online services. To learn more about what mentoring programs are doing during the pandemic, as well as learn of resources and funding opportunities, please visit their original blog post after this link.

The Juvenile Justice Institute is also committed to helping programs through this unprecedented and rapidly-changing time. If you have any questions or have any concerns about your program’s ability to report in JCMS or serve youth, please feel free to contact us.

2020 NJJA Conference Cancelled

The Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association planning team has announced that the 2020 NJJA Conference is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NJJA website, alternative plans are being developed. If those plans do not fit into your needs or schedule, you will be reimbursed for any fee you may have already paid. Those who have already booked a hotel room will have their reservation cancelled and refunded.

For more information, please visit the NJJA website here.

A Note from JJI Regarding COVID-19

Hello everyone,

Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, JJI is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the University of Nebraska. Our office in the Terminal Building will be irregularly open, since most staff are working remotely.

If you need to get in touch with anyone, you can contact us at this page, or you can email us at unojji@unomaha.edu.

If you need to come to the office for any reason, please first call our number at 402.476.0113.

Thank you for your understanding during this time. We hope you stay safe and healthy!

Sincerely,

The Juvenile Justice Institute