University of Nebraska Public Policy Center

Join us for a 90-minute webinar with Laurin Jozlin, LMSW exploring how to adapt suicide risk identification, assessment, safety planning, and Zero Suicide principles for virtual care environments. View the event flyer & register today! go.unl.edu/prevent-telehe… @NU_PPC @ZSInstitute

The D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy is taking applications now! Apply soon - the final deadline is April 15th. go.unl.edu/applydcpea @UNLincoln @UNOmaha @UNKearney @unmc @UNLCareers @unocareers @unkAACD

Next week, join us for an interactive panel discussion with representatives from each Nebraska CCBHC to discuss the CCBHC model, its impacts, key challenges, and emerging needs on Apr. 2 at 9 a.m. Register now: go.unl.edu/ccbhc-panel Full details: go.unl.edu/ccbhc-panel-fl…

@NU_PPC is committed to supporting Nebraskans impacted by the recent wildfires. Working alongside @NEDHHS & state, regional, & local partners to make sure no one faces this disaster alone. Free resources at: …skastrongrecoveryproject.nebraska.edu Together, we are Nebraska Strong.

@u_nebraska students, boost your internship in D.C. this summer with the D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy! Apply by April 15. go.unl.edu/dcpea-apply ✓ 8-week experience ✓ No cost ✓ Open to all majors @UNLincoln @UNOmaha @UNKearney @unmc @UNLCareers @unocareers @unkAACD

In honor of International Day of Awesomeness, we'd like to congratulate our awesome undergraduate research assistant Reem Ahmed on being selected as the youth keynote speaker at the National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference (NYAR) this week! ow.ly/8JIn50YrYyQ

Today we celebrate the incredible @NU_PPC staff for Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉 Thank you for the work you do every day—your commitment to collaboration, research, & engagement is what makes the PPC such a special place. 👏 We appreciate you and all that you bring to the team!

Dr Scalora is discussing the range of threats to healthcare at the Assoc of healthcare emergency preparedness professionals conference @AHEPP1

Don't miss out! Join this unique training opportunity focused on youth homelessness in Nebraska that starts tomorrow at 9am. Register now: go.unl.edu/reg-unhoused-y… Full details: go.unl.edu/unhoused-youth… Sponsors: @NEDHHS @NU_PPC

Next week, join @UNLCCFL instructors to learn how to identify and respond to youth and young adults at risk of homelessness on Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. Register now: go.unl.edu/reg-unhoused-y… Full details: go.unl.edu/unhoused-youth… Sponsors: @NEDHHS @NU_PPC

Congratulations to the @NU_PPC undergraduate research assistants named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year! Amany Al-Barakat Reem Ahmed Ruth Elizabeth Bailey Katie Ullman See the full list: ow.ly/oMTW50Ye6W2

#GlowBigRed starts today! You can support #UNL during this year’s 24 hours of Husker giving! ❤️ Donate to a @UNLincoln academic department, student organization, or initiative from Noon Feb. 11th until Noon Feb. 12th. glowbigred.unl.edu

Today marks the launch of "A Leadership Guide for Preventing Targeted Violence in Health Care Settings" created by the @FBI and @ahahospitals with contributions by @NUPPC's Dr. Mario Scalora and other experts in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management. ow.ly/vLKE50YbOXx

@MarioJScalora presenting to over a thousand threat assessment professionals at the ATAP winter conference today on recent research results @NU_PPC

Attend this free virtual webinar on Feb. 24 to gain a foundational understanding of youth homelessness in Nebraska. Continuing education credits are available. Register now: go.unl.edu/reg-unhoused-y… Full details: go.unl.edu/unhoused-youth… Sponsors: @NEDHHS @NU_PPC

In 2025, our team was hard at work on a variety of projects positively impacting the state. We look forward to continuing to serve Nebraskans in 2026 with projects aimed at improving lives and communities. Learn more about our projects at ppc.unl.edu/focus-areas.

Psychologists, peer support specialists, behavioral & mental health pros are invited to attend this free virtual webinar on Feb. 24 at 9am with instructors from @UNLCCFL. Register now: go.unl.edu/reg-unhoused-y… Full details: go.unl.edu/unhoused-youth… Sponsors: @NEDHHS @NU_PPC

Congratulations to Matt Luther on being awarded the @UNLincoln @unlcas Applause Award for being an exceptional employee and going above and beyond as an Information Technology Specialist! Truly a well-deserved recognition! 🏆@UNLCCFL & @NU_PPC

It's not too late! Register now for Thursday's training on ethical challenges with Dr. Mark Lukin on Jan. 15 at 8am. Register today: go.unl.edu/reg_ethics2026 Full details: go.unl.edu/jan-ethics-fly… Sponsors: @NEDHHS @NU_PPC

Don't miss out on next week's ethics training on tackling personal and organizational ethical challenges. Join us for a great webinar with Dr. Mark Lukin on Jan. 15 at 8AM! Register today: go.unl.edu/reg_ethics2026 Full details: go.unl.edu/jan-ethics-fly… Sponsors: @NEDHHS @NU_PPC