The 2012 LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Conference will be held May 31 - June 1, 2012 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Frank Campbell, a leading expert in Suicidology along with other experts, will share the lessons learned in years of helping survivors of suicide, how sudden traumatic loss impacts survivors and grief through the different developmental stages.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MOREOn the evening of February 24th, 2005, 162 randomly selected residents of Lincoln/Lancaster County gathered to participate in "A Community Conversation: Future of Lincoln", on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Conversation provided an opportunity for ordinary Lincolnites to discuss their views about the city’s future development plans and quality of life. The event was a success: click here to read about what transpired.
The event was based on the Deliberative Polling® format. A random selection of residents were surveyed over the phone about community economic development and quality of life issues in Lincoln. They were then invited to attend the actual deliberation in which they engaged in group discussions about the overall topic, and interacted with and questioned a plenary panel of experts. The Conversation was an opportunity for ordinary people of different backgrounds and opinions to share their views with one another and become more informed about the issues in a non-partisan environment.
Key Partners
Leadership Lincoln
The Lincoln Journal Star
Funding
Cooper Foundation
Woods Charitable Fund
Abdel-Monem, T. & Tomkins A.J. (2005). Community Conversation: Future of Lincoln, A. Lincoln: University of Nebraska-Public Policy Center. 
In The News
Conversation Looks at Lincoln's Future. (2005-02-25). Lincoln Journal Star.
Discussing Lincoln's Future: Impact Fees. (2005-02-13). Lincoln Journal Star.
Discussing Lincoln's Future: Schools and Growth. (2005-02-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
Crowded Classrooms Are Key Issue. (2005-02-06). Lincoln Journal Star.
Economic Officials: Lincoln Does Well; Can Do Better. (2005-02-03). Lincoln Journal Star.
Discussing Lincoln's Future: Economic Development. (2005-01-30). Lincoln Journal Star.
Background on "The Future of Lincoln" (2005-01-29). Lincoln Journal Star.
Good Time to Talk About Lincoln's Future. (2005-01-16). Lincoln Journal Star.
Name: Tarik Abdel-Monem
E-mail: tabdelmonem@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-3147
