Becca Brune - Nebraska Appleseed

The Sexual Abuse to Prison Pipeline

One in four girls in the U.S. experiences some form of sexual violence by the time they are 18 years […]

Can you imagine growing up and never attending a sleepover at a friend’s house? Or being a huge Nebraska Huskers

For many, when we think of our childhood, we are fortunate to be filled with memories of spending time at

During the last Nebraska Legislative session, a bill focused on family finding for youth in foster care also made important

Foster care can provide challenges to many families involved, but Native children and their families experience additional challenges when trying

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge the children and youth who have been involved in foster

Last week, the Nebraska Children’s Commission released a child welfare funding primer focused on Nebraska’s current use of state and

For the first time since 1979, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) updated its Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) guidelines.

Today was an important day in the fight against human trafficking in our Nebraska and federal governments. With 34 votes,

Coming up soon – either this week or next week – the Nebraska Legislature will begin debating an important child