Shelly has worked for the Center on Children, Families and the Law since 2000. She began working as a consultant, then a Field Training Specialist and currently as the Training Coordinator for Child Abuse and Neglect.
Education
B.S.W., University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Omaha, social work (1989)
Areas of Interest
Child abuse and neglect and its effects on families
Permanency for children in the Health and Human Services System
Effects of domestic violence on child
Social services for children and families
Community education of child abuse and neglect
Protection and safety worker curriculum development and training
Collaboration with community professionals
Professional Activities & Community Service
Protection and Safety Worker, 1989-2000
Private Contractor for home studies with Health and Human Services 2000-2001
Board Member- Before and After School Recreation Program, Waverly Elementary School 2003-current
CCFL Projects
Coordination of the Center's training activities under contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to provide competency-based training to its child protection and safety workers.
Coordination of the Case Management Process Team, development and implementation of training for Nebraska Health & Human Service System New Worker Employment Practicum Training for Protection and Safety Workers.
Implementation of the Nebraska Safety Intervention System, into Nebraska Health & Human Service System New Worker Employment Practicum Training for Protection & Safety Workers
