Levin, Cohen: An emphasis on incarcerating nonviolent offenders without a focus on proven strategies for changing offender behavior, both behind bars and in the community, will not provide Nebraska taxpayers a good public safety return on their dollars.
Criminal Justice
Protect victims beyond their molesters’ prison sentences
Kayleigh Kozak was 12 when she was molested by her teacher. Although the harm done to her as a child can never be undone, her story has become a catalyst for a broader conversation about how the justice system protects victims after an offender has been convicted and sentenced. Kayleigh’s experience highlights a painful gap that...
May 14, 2026