Enhancing the well-being of children, youth, and families.
Faculty and Staff: Becky Jones
Personal Information
Becky lives in rural North Platte with her husband and daughter. She spends free time with her extended family, her dogs, camping and ATV riding at Halsey National Forest, as well as boating, learning to play Guitar Hero, and traveling to Colorado.
Education
B.S. in Family Science from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2001
M.S. in Criminal Justice from University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2002
Areas of Interest
Retention of Protection and Safety Workers in the HHS system
Individualized outcomes for children and youth in the Child Welfare System
Advocacy for completion of Education by Nebraska State wards
Mental Health Diagnoses and Behavior Disorders in youth and children and their successful treatment
Deterrence of Juvenile Offenders from further involvement with the Court and Legal Systems
Professional Activities & Community Service
Juvenile Services Officer/Protection and Safety Worker, 2003-2006
ICCU Protection and Safety Supervisor, 2006-2008
Lincoln County Child Abuse Prevention Council, 2007
CCFL Projects
Support and field training of new Protection and Safety Workers in the Western Service area
Ongoing support and continuation training for Protection and Safety Workers who have completed training
Assist with revision of CCFL curriculum and training materials