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Youth Protection: Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Nebraska

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Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, loved and supported. Yet for too many children, these foundational rights are out of reach. Child abuse and neglect are harsh realities that impact millions of young lives every year, including many right here in Nebraska. Each statistic represents a child in need of protection and a family in crisis. But there is hope: each statistic also signifies a community with the power to make a difference.

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Foster Care in Nebraska: Realities, Challenges and Solutions

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While the number of youth in Nebraska foster care may be decreasing, vital resources that help families in crisis are too. Learn what you can do to help!

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We Can Safely Reduce the Number of Nebraska Children in Foster Care by Half ⁠— Here’s How

Removing children from their homes introduces new, unnecessary trauma into their lives. Read this article to learn more about how intensive in-home services help reduce the number of Nebraska children in foster care.

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Mandt Training (Preventing, De-escalating, Intervening)

This training is available to Extended Family Home providers. The Mandt System is a comprehensive, integrated approach to preventing, de-escalating, and if necessary, intervening when the behavior of an individual […]

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Documentary Showcases Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking in Nebraska

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Human trafficking is on the rise in Nebraska, and a new documentary hopes to raise awareness of this growing crime and increase prevention.

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