Robert McEwen

STATEMENT: Ensuring all Nebraskans are counted and represented

Press Release, Voting & Elections / By Robert McEwen / 06/27/2019

***For Immediate Release*** Thursday, June 27, 2019 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director Office: (402) 438-8853 Ext 119 Cell: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Ensuring all Nebraskans are counted and represented Supreme Court rules a citizenship question cannot go forward before a legally justifiable reason is presented. LINCOLN – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling questioning […]

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Overcrowding and understaffing are dangerous combination in Nebraska prisons

Uncategorized / By Robert McEwen / 03/20/2019

In August 2017, Appleseed joined the ACLU of Nebraska, the ACLU National Prison Project, the National Association for the Deaf, and other legal partners in a federal lawsuit against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services over inhumane, dangerous conditions in Nebraska’s prisons. Since that time, our staff attorneys have continued to aid in the lawsuit’s

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We’re taking a stand against the human rights violations in our state prisons

Uncategorized / By Robert McEwen / 12/03/2018

No Nebraskan should ever have to suffer cruel and unusual punishment; we’re a state that cares about its people. Yet across Nebraska, incarcerated people are subjected to severe human rights violations in our prison system. That’s why we’re working with the ACLU of Nebraska on a federal lawsuit against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

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Foster Care Reform Update – December 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 12/15/2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Nebraska Appleseed’s Agenda of Opportunity Court Opinions: In re Interest of Nettie F. Legislative Actions: Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: Foster Care Reform Update Survey, Alternative Response Know Your Rights Guide POLICY SPOTLIGHT Nebraska Appleseed’s Agenda of Opportunity This week at Nebraska Appleseed, we released our 2017 “Agenda of Opportunity,” a

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Foster Care Reform Update – November 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 11/22/2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Interim Study Examines Nebraska’s Age of Majority Court Opinions: In re Interest of Antonio J. et al Legislative Actions: Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: Appleseed Blog POLICY SPOTLIGHT Interim Study Examines Nebraska’s Age of Majority An interim study hearing was held on November 15th with members from the Health and Human

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Foster Care Reform Update – October 31, 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 10/31/2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Legislative Resolution Hearings Court Opinions: In re Interest of Jameson S. et al., In re Interest of Angeleah M. and Ava M. Legislative Actions: Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: Appleseed Blog POLICY SPOTLIGHT Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Legislative Resolution Hearings As the 2017 Nebraska Legislative

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Foster Care Reform Update – September 29, 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 09/29/2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: OIG 2015-2016 Annual Report Released Court Opinions: In re Interest of Cristalyla. et al., In re Interest of Julia D., In re Interest of Jaina W. et al. Legislative Actions: Federal Legislative Update, Nebraska Interim Studies Announcements: CLE Webinar, Appleseed Blog POLICY SPOTLIGHT OIG 2015-2016 Annual Report Released The Office

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Foster Care Reform Update

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 08/26/2016

POLICY SPOTLIGHT New Social Security Income Policy Supports Youth Aging Out of Foster Care As advocates and attorneys working with youth aging out of the foster care system, more can often be done to support their transition by navigating public benefit programs. Many of these youth are living with disabilities that may qualify them for

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Foster Care Reform Update August 2, 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 08/02/2016

POLICY SPOTLIGHT Human Trafficking – The Survivor Voice In a new report released by the Women’s Fund of Omaha, research from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, reveals the experiences of 22 survivors of human trafficking in Nebraska. This type of report is a first of its kind in

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Foster Care Reform Update – June, 2016

Child Welfare / By Robert McEwen / 07/07/2016

IN THIS ISSUE Policy Spotlight: Family First Prevention Services Act Court Opinions: In re Interest of Mitoria R. and Cortez T. Legislative Actions: 2016 Interim Studies Announcements: Appleseed Blog POLICY SPOTLIGHT The Family First Prevention Services Act After much anticipation in the child welfare community, the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 (HR 5456)

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