The Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) is a multidisciplinary research center housed at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The mission of the NCJR is to develop and sustain research capacity internal to the State of Nebraska, assist the Legislature in research, evaluation, and policymaking to reduce recidivism, promote the use of evidence-based practices in corrections, and improve public safety. Our team is composed of multidisciplinary criminology experts that specialize in the areas of corrections, reentry, and risk/needs assessment development. Schedule a free consultation with us to identify your needs.

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NCJR is affiliated with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a nationally recognized leader in the scientific study of the causes of crime and criminal justice system responses. Faculty are subject matter experts in youth and adult victimization, correctional excellence, policing, and global terrorism among other critical areas of criminal justice. 

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Sample Publications

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• Victimization Prior to Jail Report

• Evidence-Based Inventory of Criminal Justice Programs in Nebraska

• 2022 Annual Report

• Ready & Resilient: Qualitative Findings from Life Story Interviews with VLS Participants

• Technical Assistance Provisions for Corrections

• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System In Nebraska

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