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Voices for Children is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to serving Nebraska's children by:

- Advocating for the best interests of children.
- Equipping parents, professionals and volunteers to effectively meet the deepest needs of
Nebraska's children.
- Inspiring all Nebraskans to put the needs of children first.

Voices for Children’s juvenile justice initiative has promoted removing kids from jails and creating community-based rehabilitative services through its public education campaign.

Voices for Children is working for:
- increased funding for community-based services,
-significant facility improvements at our State-run youth facilities,
·-more prevention services,
- mental health services both inside and outside of institutional settings,
- expansion of programs for youth suspended and expelled from school, and
- a more streamlined, comprehensive delivery system for juvenile services.