University of Nebraska Public Policy Center


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PPC Graduate Student Appointed to Fellowship Program

Joseph Hamm, a Public Policy Center Graduate research assistant and doctoral student in psychology and law, was one of eight UNL students to be appointed to the Center for Great Plains Studies 2013 Graduate Fellows Program.

According to the press release the program "provides a place for select graduate students to work, meet, obtain support, learn from fellow students, engage with Center faculty and staff, benefit from the center's resources and progress in their studies."

Name: Mark DeKraai
E-Mail: mdekraai@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-1496


Dr. Mark DeKraai spent 18 years developing state policies and programs in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, child welfare and juvenile justice before joining the Public Policy Center.

Education

Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Social Psychology, 1990
J.D., Univerity of Nebraska- Lincoln, Law, 1984
B.S., South Dakota State University, Psychology, 1978

Areas of Interest

Dr. DeKraai's research interests include child and family systems of care, mental health and substance abuse services, and other health and human services. He is interested in how public engagement processes and evaluation results inform public policy.

Projects

Publications

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