Becky lives in rural North Platte with her husband of six years, Brandon. They are expecting their first child in December 2008. She spends free time with her parents, her dogs, Bo and Britt, as well as boating, ATV riding, travelling to Colorado, and tackling home and yard improvement projects.
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