Thank you to Dr. Abigail Henson for wrapping up our 2026 Speaker Series with a talk on reimagining abolition - rethinking how we respond to harm beyond punishment. A strong reminder that real change in policy and practice starts with shifting how we think.

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a reminder to check in with yourself and prioritize your well-being. Whether it's taking a break, getting outside, talking to someone you trust, or simply slowing down, small steps can make a BIG difference. Your mental health matters every day. 💚

Take a break from studying for De-Stress Fest! Here are the activities for the weekend and Mon., May 4th! In addition, previously mentioned Library Scavenger Hunt goes all day Sat./Sun./Mon.

📖 Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

📖Just published! #UNOSCCJ

Take a break from studying for De-Stress Fest! Here are the activities for Thurs., April 30, and Fri., May 1! In addition, previously mentioned Library Scavenger Hunt goes all day Thurs./Fri./Sat., and previously mentioned Cap Decorating & Cord Pick Up reoccurs Fri. from 8a-5p.

🎓️ Thinking about life after your bachelor's degree? The UNO SCCJ has Graduate Assistantships available for qualified students pursuing an MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Interested? Contact Dr. Justin Nix at [email protected] for more info. #UNOSCCJ #GradAssistanship

Take a break from studying for finals and enjoy De-Stress Fest! Here are the activities for Tuesday, April 28th, and Wednesday, April 29th!

🤘 A new report published by Glassdoor and Redfin ranked Omaha the #2 large city for new graduates to live and begin their careers! Omaha is celebrated for its job variety, job satisfaction, affordability, and being a winner in work-life balance! buff.ly/cijYnzX 🤘

📢 The Criminal Justice Interactive Field Day is happening tomorrow in Lincoln! 6-8 pm in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room (2nd flr)! Connect with CJ agencies from across NE! Network, learn about careers and internships, and get hands-on experience! Free food/drink!

🍽️ Check out members of the Association of Blacks and Browns in Criminal Justice (ABBCJ) serving lunch to the students at the Omaha Street School (OSS) on April 10th! ABBCJ chose to volunteer at OSS because of their efforts to transform the lives of students through education and support!

Thank you to Dr. James Densley for an insightful talk on studying violent crime - tracing his research trajectory from street gangs and organized crime to mass shootings. Highlighting that violence is preventable and shaped by choice, connection, and contagion.

🚔 Connect with the Omaha Police Department for their very first Open House! It's a great opportunity to see what they do and learn more about careers with them! 👮‍♂️ 👮‍♀️

📢 Join us in Lincoln next Wed., April 22nd, 6-8 pm in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room (2nd floor) for the Criminal Justice Interactive Field Day! Connect with CJ agencies from across NE! Network, learn about careers and internships, and get hands-on experience! Free food/drink!

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Join us for the UNO 5K Run/Walk in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 18th! In partnership with the Women's Center for Advancement, this event aims to raise awareness and support survivors and 100% of proceeds support survivors. Register or donate here: buff.ly/t9rv6mD

Tomorrow (April 10th) is 💙WEAR BLUE DAY💙 so wear blue to show your support for preventing child abuse and neglect!

Thank you to @ashleytrubin.bsky.social for today's presentation on understanding, developing, and applying theory - reinforcing that meaningful theory requires both strong conceptualization and well-executed analysis.

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Join us for the UNO 5K Run/Walk in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 18th! In partnership with the Women's Center for Advancement, this event aims to raise awareness and support survivors and 100% of proceeds support survivors. Register or donate here: buff.ly/t9rv6mD

The SCCJ was honored to attend the Omaha Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year Awards Luncheon and help recognize this year’s nominees! Recognizing excellence in service is an important part of supporting the professionals who work to keep our communities safe.

💙 Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and April is National Autism Awareness Month, both dedicated to celebrating the rights, dignity, and diverse perspectives of autistic people. 💙

🏄‍♀️ Consider ⛱️ summer 🐚 classes! 🌞

🛒 Get your SCCJ gear before the store closes tomorrow (3/31)! buff.ly/NpPbvgv

Julia has experience working all types of immigration cases, and her expertise is invaluable in the ever-changing political climate.

📢 Meet Julia Cryne, speaker at the Women in CJ Panel on 3/31! She is a bilingual (English & Spanish) immigration attorney which allows her to communicate w/ a population of potential clients that may find it difficult to seek legal representation due to language barriers.

Jo is also a former U.S. Marine and a graduate of UNO's SCCJ Master of Science program! Her experience across vastly different roles in the CJ space has made her a member of great importance in the community.

🚨Meet Jo Schooley, 1 of the speakers at the SCCJ's Women in CJ event on 3/31. She is currently a victim advocate for the Douglas County Attorney's Office. Jo carries herself with incredible composure and empathy, paramount characteristics that make her invaluable in her role.

Heather has extensive writing experience both within and outside of CJ. She is a dynamic teacher and students love her! She continues to share her knowledge and practice her love of teaching as she prepares to instruct an undergrad writing for CJ class this fall for the SCCJ!

📢 Get to know our third guest at our Women in CJ Panel Discussion on 3/31/2026! Heather is the Educational and Vocational Supervisor for Douglas County Community Corrections. She teaches students in classrooms from colleges to correctional facilities.

Another important role of hers is being on the board of the Women in Criminal Justice Association, where she connects other women in the field into a welcoming and constructive community.

🚨Meet our 2nd guest at our Women in CJ Panel on 3/31! Officer Martier is an asset to Omaha! She is with the Omaha Police Dept. in the Public Information Office. She is also a member of the Omaha Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, where she sifts thru 100s of crime tips received.

She is a current member of the OPD Child Victim Sexual Assault squad, and a member of the Anti-Trafficking Task Force through Project Harmony. She continues to share her knowledge as she prepares to teach an undergraduate human trafficking class this fall for the SCCJ.

📢 Get to know our first speaker at our Women in CJ Panel Discussion on 3/31/2026! Detective Horton is an absolute rockstar. She has gained invaluable experience investigating missing persons, interviewing victims, and apprehending perpetrators of human trafficking.

🚨📖Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

🚨📖Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

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🥌 Mark your calendars! 3:30-4 pm, snacks and learn about consent; 4-6 pm, learn to curl from the UNO Curling Club. Wear comfortable clothes and layers to keep warm, as well as tennis shoes.

☘️ Have fun and be safe! ☘️

🚨Upcoming SCCJ event! Mark your calendars! #UNOSCCJ #womenincriminaljustice

🧬 🩸 📷️👣 Check out this Fall 2026 course offering!

Great turnout at yesterday's SCCJ Career & Internship Fair! It was a day full of connections, exploration, and future possibilities! Thank you to the organizations who joined us and to the many students who came out to start building their futures! 👏 #UNOSCCJ #careerfair

🚨Check out this new course offering for Fall 2026!

✏️ Check out this new course offering for Fall 2026!

These activities were funded in part by the COPS office under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act. With an audience of roughly 100 attendees, the presentation drew strong interest and generated thoughtful, engaging questions. #UNOSCCJ #mentalhealth #lemhwa

Their session highlighted the multi-year partnership between the SCCJ and OPD, including the evaluation of OPD's wellness program launched in 2019 and the pilot of its newest initiative, which offers annual mental-health wellness visits to officers serving in high-stress units.

⚜️ The SCCJ's @profclink.bsky.social and doctoral candidate Lexi Lane co-presented with the Omaha Police Department's Sgt. Mandee Kampbell and Peer Coordinator Christy Jaworski on March 7th at the IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference in New Orleans.

⚖️Join us tomorrow! #UNOSCCJ #careerfair

⚖️ Join us for our career fair next Wednesday! From law enforcement and corrections to child advocacy services and victim advocacy groups, this event connects students and alumni directly with professionals shaping safer, stronger communities! #UNOSCCJ #criminaljustice #careerfair

🌸 🐝 🪻 We're opening back up our SCCJ store with Lawlor's Custom Sportswear for spring! SCCJ T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, and more! Store will reopen in mid-March - link will be provided prior to store opening. Show your SCCJ pride by purchasing some SCCJ gear!