Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

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General Information

Warden

Warden Angela Folts-Oberle

Public Information Officer

Lori Keller: lori.keller@nebraska.gov

Phone

402.362.3317

Address

1107 Recharge Rd.

York, NE 68467-8003

For all court documents, video court requests, scheduling and transportation orders please contact dcs.nccwcourts@nebraska.gov
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Warden Angela Folts-Oberle

Angela Folts-Oberle was appointed warden of the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) in May 2019. In this role, she oversees operations at the state’s only secure correctional facility for adult women.

“Being a part of the NDCS team is rewarding in so many ways,” she said. “I appreciate working alongside talented team members to provide those living in our facilities with opportunities for growth and positive change. We play an important role in keeping people and communities safe and I’m proud to be a leader for NDCS and the State of Nebraska.”

In 2001, Warden Folts-Oberle began her NDCS career at NCCW, where she held the positions of unit caseworker and records manager. She later worked as records manager at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center and Lincoln Correctional Center, which were joined in 2022 as the Reception and Treatment Center. In 2016, she returned to NCCW as a unit administrator before being promoted to assistant warden and warden.

Warden Folts-Oberle is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and holds an associate degree in business and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

About the Facility

NCCW began operation in May 1920 through an act of the Nebraska Legislature establishing the “State Reformatory for Women.” The original facility included a two-story farmhouse that was used as an inmate dormitory and later as the superintendent’s residence. Two additional three-story brick dormitory buildings were added in 1924 and 1926, both of which are still in use today as program areas.

In 2004 the facility completed the first half of a $15 million capital construction project that included the addition of a 76-bed general population living unit, 48-bed residential substance abuse treatment unit, 15-bed segregation unit, 30-bed special needs unit, dining room and food preparation area, staff offices, central laundry, and new water tower. The second half of the construction project, completed in 2009, included the remodeling of several program areas, including medical services, administrative offices and education.

NCCW has been accredited by the American Correctional Association since 1981.

General Information

The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) is the state's only secure correctional facility for adult women. The 275-bed facility houses maximum, medium and minimum custody inmates as well as court-ordered evaluators and county safe keepers.

NCCW is the diagnostic and evaluation center for all newly committed female inmates. The first 30 days of the inmates’ incarceration is in an Orientation program which is segregated from the general population. During this program, inmates receive medical and mental health evaluations and also learn about the various programming opportunities available to them during their term of incarceration. Each inmate has a personalized classification and programming plan developed to assist her in addressing personal deficiencies. Visiting during the 30-day orientation program is limited to one (1) visit by immediate family members only.

Directions to the Facility

The facility is located on State Spur 93D off of the U. S. Highway #81 bypass on the west edge of York, NE. From Interstate 80 take exit #353, then northbound on U.S. Highway #81. Travel 3.5 miles north to Nebraska State Spur #93D. Turn west onto Spur 93D approximately 1/2 mile. Visitor parking is permitted in the lower parking lot.

Visiting Hours

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VISITATION INFORMATION

NDCS utilizes a pre-registration process for visitation in all facilities. All visits must be scheduled at least seven days in advance. To select a time and date for visitation, please click the button above to complete the online form.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Be sure to review the following guidelines:

All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list
While health screening procedures are no longer necessary, if you are not feeling well, please consider rescheduling your visit
Wearing of masks is voluntary.
Up to four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children are allowed at each visit, per inmate
If additional adults are attending the same visitation session, you need only complete one registration form. However, be sure to list the full names of all other visitors and include all of the necessary contact information (phone & email) for each person.
Children of any age are permitted, when accompanied by at least one adult. Children’s names should also be included on the form.
All visitation requests must be submitted at least seven days prior to the selected date
Visits may be scheduled up to four weeks from the date of the request
Visits are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You will be notified by email at least three days in advance of your approved visit
Be sure to include alternative dates and times for your visit. If your first preference is already filled, staff will try to grant your second or third request
If you need to cancel a visit for any reason, notify the facility as soon as possible

*** NOTE: You will want to arrive prior to your scheduled visitation time to allow for processing into the facility.

Questions pertaining to any of the information above can be directed to the facility. Contact information is available on this page.

NCCW Visiting Schedule

Visits may be scheduled in advance, as long as they do not exceed the quota mentioned above.

NCCW Virtual Visiting Schedule

Individuals will be notified via email of the virtual visit once it has been approved.
Requests will be granted in the order received.

Facility Visitation Procedures

The link below will take you to visiting procedures that apply to this facility.

NCCW Visiting Procedures

Virtual Visitation Program Protocol

Programs

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Programs & Services

Below is a brief record of every available program and service provided by this correctional facility. If it there is any additional facility-specific information pertaining to these programs and services, it will be found under the "Additional Information" tab.

**Please keep in mind that if there is no additional information provided by the facility, the "Additional Information" tab will not be displayed.

Program	Description	Type
Coping with Anxiety	Provides treatment on implementing coping strategies and managing symptoms of anxiety while increasing the individual's ability to function despite those issues. Need Addressed: Mental Health	Clinical Treatment
Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)	Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment that helps participants develop mindfulness-based coping skills to decrease suicidal and self-harming behaviors. Needs Addressed: Mental Health	Clinical Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Program (IOP)	Drug and alcohol treatment that is on the treatment continuum beneath residential. Needs addressed: Substance abuse	Clinical Treatment
Mental Health Outpatient Services	Provides general, individual therapy. Need addressed: Mental Health.	Clinical Treatment
Path to Fulfillment	Provides support as group members identify goals related to altering the behaviors and habits that have prevented them from maintaining healthy boundaries, language and self-concepts. Needs addressed: Mental Health, Attitudes, Behavior	Clinical Treatment
Residential Substance Use -90	Residential substance use program with a focus on cognitive restructureing, relapse prevention and reentry into the community. Need addressed: Alcohol/drug addiction.	Clinical Treatment
START Now	Mental Health programming re-enforcing personal responsibility for behavior; teaching about the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior; identifying strengths to build on. Needs addressed: Mental Health, Attitudes, Behavior	Clinical Treatment
7 Habits on the Inside	Developed by FranklinCovey in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Corrections, 7 Habits on the Inside uses the principles of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tailored for the incarcerated individual. The program seeks to empower individuals to manage their own lives in such a way as to be successful in prison and in the community and using the principles of integrity, proactivity, and other key skills. (12 weeks) Needs Addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Family; Employment; Life Skills	Non-Clinical Programs
Beyond Trauma	Beyond Trauma is a gender-specific, trauma-informed program for women. Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior.	Non-Clinical Programs
Common Sense Parenting	Provides parents with a menu of techniques that will aid them in building positive family relationships; preventing and correcting misbehavior; using consequences to improve behavior. Teaches self-control and how to stay calm. Need addressed: Family	Non-Clinical Programs
Courage to Change	A series of cognitive-behavioral interactive journals in which participants in Longer Term Restrictive Housing can address their individual problem areas based on a criminogenic risk and needs assessment. Attitudes/Behavior	Non-Clinical Programs
Domesti-PUPS	Participants in Domesti-PUPS train dogs to become service animals for persons with disabilities, pet therapy programs, classroom dogs and education programs. Needs addressed: Pro-social, attitude, behavior	Non-Clinical Programs
Hustle 2.0	A trauma informed mail based correspondence program which explores entrepreneurship, healthy relationships, leadership, criminal thinking, employment, purposeful living, reentry, anger management, character development, victim awareness, persevering, and becoming the solution. Needs addressed: Attitudes/behavior	Non-Clinical Programs
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)	MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention which leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision making and more appropriate behavior. Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.	Non-Clinical Programs
Non-Clinical Anger Management	A cognitive behavioral journals in which participants develop healthy coping mechanisms and responses for anger management.	Non-Clinical Programs
Parenting 0-5	Focuses on teaching cooperation, communication, and appropriate discipline. Need addressed: Family.	Non-Clinical Programs
Parenting 10 Greatest Gifts	Focuses on assisting the participant create a family vision and plan to fulfill that vision. Need addressed: Family.	Non-Clinical Programs
Parenting 5-12	Focuses on teaching cooperation, communication and appropriate discipline. Need addressed: Family.	Non-Clinical Programs
Parenting Teen	Focuses on teaching cooperation, communication and appropriate discipline. Need addressed: Family	Non-Clinical Programs
Remodeling My House	Restrictive Housing journaling that offers a creative way to examine one's personal story. Uses the exercises to express yourself, identify challenges and opportunities, and consider change. Need addressed: Attitudes/behavior, family, outside interest	Non-Clinical Programs
Restorative Justice Intervention Program	This program increases a participant's understanding of the harm/damages they caused their victims, communities and themselves. The program also provides an important life skill module that teaches how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts. Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.	Non-Clinical Programs
Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS (SISTA)	Sisters Informing Sisters on Topics about AIDS (SISTA) provides women the opportunity to discuss female health issues and learn lessons about healthy lifestyles. Needs addressed: Health and life skills.	Non-Clinical Programs
Sixpence	Parenting program with inmates with child visits. Need addressed: Family	Non-Clinical Programs
Stopping Abuse For Everyone (SAFE)	A cognitive behavioral journal in which participants work through past trauma and address situations of abuse and breaking the cycle of abuse.	Non-Clinical Programs
Thinking for a Change	Thinking for a Change is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders. Needs addressed: Attitudes; behavior; family; friends; aggression.	Non-Clinical Programs
Women's Relationships	A cognitive behavioral journal in which participants develop positive relationships and develop and preserve current positive relationships.	Non-Clinical Programs
Adult Basic Education	Builds basic skills for GED testing, college readiness and/or skill development. Need Addressed: Education	Education Programs
Adult Secondary Education (ASE)	Assists students prepare for taking the high school equivalency test (GED). Addresses Need Area: Education	Education Programs
College correspondence	Opportunity to pursue college coursework through individual and family support. Need addressed: Education, employment.	Education Programs
College Courses	College courses are offered through various universities/colleges and correspondence courses. Currently, college classes are provided by grant funded providers and/or at the individual's own expense. Needs Addressed: Education; employment; life skills; pro-social.	Education Programs
ESL/ELL	English as a second language (ESL) provides individuals with literacy support before Adult Basic Education Needs addressed: Education; life skills	Education Programs
High School Diploma	NDCS operates its own school district with a high school. Students of all ages may attend high school classes. Individuals under 22 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students over 22 need to go through an application process. Need addressed: Education.	Education Programs
Metro Community College Exploratory Studies	General education credit course.	Education Programs
York University (Credit)	AA Degree in General Education Requirements Need addressed: Education, employment.	Education Programs
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)	AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization which encourages members to read, and listen at meetings using the program as an opportunity to face the truth and become accountable for their addiction to alcohol. Need Addressed: Support for addiction and prosocial activity	Pro-Social Activities
My Recovery Song Journal	A Restrictive Housing program exploring substance abuse recovery with music by expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas. Addressed need: drug/alcohol, outside interest	Pro-Social Activities
Narcotics Anonymous	Narcotics Anonymous encourages its members to attend meetings, read and listen to speakers to face the truth and be accountable for their addictions. Need addressed: Drug addiction support; pro-social/outside interest.	Pro-Social Activities
On the Inside	Provides weekly newsletters with creative thinking prompts that allow for inmates to respond and then receive feedback. Need addressed: Prosocial activity	Pro-Social Activities
Prison Fellowship	Provides faith based speakers and mentoring to incarcerated individuals. Needs addressed: Prosocial/Outside Interest, support.	Pro-Social Activities
Reading Selections and Thoughtful Responses	Reading selections which explore topics of self-betterment and pro-social growth; accompanied by a series of thought provoking questions aimed at assisting in reading comprehension, retention and practical application of learned skills. Needs addressed: Attitudes/behavior	Pro-Social Activities
Released and Restored EMPOWERED	Provides tools and support to live a productive, moral, ethical and legal life after release. Need addressed: Attitude/Behavior, reentry	Pro-Social Activities
Religious Classses and activities	Variety of classes, workshops and religious services designed to help inmates with support and spiritual development. Needs addressed: Pro-social, support.	Pro-Social Activities
Sports/Recreation Activities	A variety of activities that encourage health pastimes are offered at all facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information. Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; health.	Pro-Social Activities
Survivors Club	A community service club that provides an opportunity for involvement in activities that positively impact the facility. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Need addressed: Pro-social activity	Pro-Social Activities
Waterwalks	This is a spiritually based, inmate facilitated group discussion. Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; support	Pro-Social Activities
Assistance for Social Security Application	Social workers provide assistance in obtaining and completing Social Security applications to individuals who qualify and are 90 days from discharge, post-release supervision or parole. Need addressed: Re-entry for those who may qualify for Social Security benefits due to age or disability.	Reentry Services
Discharge Planning	Reentry specialists work with individuals to ensure a reentry plan is completed. The plan allows for a smooth transition to the community and focuses on housing, transportation, employment, education, and medical/mental health services as needed. Need addressed: Re-entry	Reentry Services
Reentry planning	Clients develop comprehensive reentry plans that include housing/transitional living, employment/education, transportation, ID credentials, medical/mental and behavioral health treatment. Need addressed: Reentry.	Reentry Services
Clinical Treatment Programs	See clinical programs list for more details.
Crisis Intervention	Provided on an as-needed basis, clinicians are available to assist individuals in a mental health crisis. Needs Addressed: Mental health.
Grief and Loss	A behavioral health program designed to help address issues of grief and loss. Needs Addressed: attitudes/behavior
Individual/Group Psychotherapy	Licensed, clinical therapists provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions as needed. Need addressed: mental health
Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations	Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening. Need addressed: Mental Health; education.
Skilled Nursing Facility	On-call Skilled Nursing Facilities manage crises dealing with medical emergencies, behavioral issues and suicide watches. Needs addressed: Health and mental health.
Transition Services	Transition Services are available to those transitioning to or from general population or protective management. Mental Health professionals may assists with these services. Need Addressed: Mental Health
Trauma Informed Peer Support	Integrative group process for women who are trauma survivors involved in mental health or substance abuse services. Need addressed: Support
Community Coordination	Social workers coordinate with a variety of community providers and agencies for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and medical services. Providers include the Veteran's Administration, DHHS, treatment agencies, private practice and non-profit organizations. Needs Addressed: Housing, medical, mental health, basic needs, re-entry.	Social Work Services
Living Needs	Social workers assist individuals with high medical/mental health needs to find clothing resources, apply for benefits or general assistance and other life needs. Needs addressed: Social work services.	Social Work Services
Medical Services Coordination	Social workers assist individuals with high medical needs to set appointments for medication management, healthcare and provide resources to obtain medical insurance upon release: Needs addressed: Health, mental health, life skills, re-entry.	Social Work Services
Specialized Housing Services	Social workers provide assistance to individuals with high medical/mental health needs to obtain transitional living, assisted living or skilled nursing care, as needed. Needs addressed: Re-entry	Social Work Services
Specialized Population Served	Specialized Population Served offers services for inmates with mental illness or serious chronic medical conditions that are high risk and multi-needs. Needs addressed: Health; mental health	Social Work Services
ABC Virtual Electric	Introduces concepts of basic electrical wiring, presented by classroom instruction, along with hands-on experience by working with virtual electrical panels. Need addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC Applied Construction Math	This program provides learning in the area of construction math such as division, decimals/percentages, reading measurements, calculating area, linear measures, angles, volume, solving for the unknown. Need Addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC Construction Technology	Introduces masonry, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Need Addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC Construction: OSHA Construction	This program provides an overview of safety applications on a construction site as well as training on governmental regulations. Need Addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
ABC OSHA General Industries	This course provides entry-level information about employee rights; employer responsibilities; how to file a complaint; how to identify and prevent job related hazards. Need Addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Career Readiness	Helps individuals identify a specific career path; learn professional and personal skills to assist them in getting a job. Need addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Computer based Education and Training	Certificate program utilizing tablets for improvement in academics and job training. Need addressed: Education. employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Department of Labor Workforce Development	Helps participants develop a resume, prepare for interviews and work on job skills. Need area addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Financial Empowerment	Educates participants of investing, credit and money management.	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Foundations and Change Plan	A cognitive behavioral journal in which participants develop a healthy path during incarceration and through reentry. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Need addressed: Life skills	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Health Course	This program, delivered by a wellness expert, provides workshops on preventative health education and nutrition, such as Men's Birth Control; Date Abuse; Bullying; Gender Boxes; and Hygiene. Need addressed: Health.	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Materials Coordinator Apprenticeship	Instruction and training in material handling including shipping and receiving. Need addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association (MHA) HOPE supported employment	Helps people find competitive jobs that are based on the person's preferences and abilities, developing resumes, completing job applications, preparing for interviews. Need addressed: employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association (MHA) Inmate Support	Inmate support is provided inside NDCS facilities by Mental Health Association peers trained in Intentional Peer Support. Needs addressed: Support	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association (MHA) REAL Peer Outreach	Provides ongoing community based support services to participants including advocating and supporting participants who want to find housing; referral and assistance obtaining other community services. Needs addressed: support and life skills	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mental Health Association Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)	Discusses deescalation; decision making and consequences; how trauma impacts; and how to overcome negative ways of dealing with stressful situations and crises. Need addressed: Life skills.	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Metro Community College-Vocational Certificate	PROT 1000 Series Diversified Manufacturing Intro to Process and Power Operations; safety topics in PROT; intro to process in manufacturing and quality. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Need addressed: vocational and life skills	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Mindfulness Yoga	Learning and practicing meditation through body movements. Need addressed": Life skills	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Nutrition	Educates participants on healthy eating, thinking and exercise. Need addressed: Life skills	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Persevere	Trains individuals to become computer coders. __________________________________________________________________________________ Need addressed: Employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
RISE	This program targets entrepreneurial-minded individuals and offers intensive leadership development, business plan competitions, executive mentoring, financial investment, and startup incubation. Needs addressed: Life skills; employment, reentry	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
RISE Continuing Education Program	Continuing education for all RISE graduates. Need Addressed: Employment and Reentry	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Serve Safe	Food safety certification course which covers food borne illness, how to prevent it; purchasing and receiving guidelines; food prep, holding and serving guidelines; food safety management, systems and sanitation guidelines. Needs addressed: Employment; life skills.	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Shop Tailor Apprenticeship	Instruction and apprenticeship learning in design, creating, altering and repair of garments. Need addressed: Lifeskills and employment	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Understanding Birth	Teaches participants about healthy pregnancy and postpartum habits. Need addressed: Family, lifeskills.	Vocational/Life Skills Programs
Within My Reach	a skills based program addressing critical tools to help participants interact with those in their lives. Subjects are knowing yourself first, smart love and making your own decisions. Need addressed: Life skills	Vocational/Life Skills Programs

Additional Information

Parenting Program
- Started in 1974
- One of the first programs in the U.S. to be introduced in a women's correctional facility
- In 1994 the Parenting Program expanded to include an on-grounds nursery for babies born to inmate mothers during their incarceration.
- Pregnant inmates must meet strict eligibility requirements in order to participate in the nursery program.
ABE/GED classes
Religious programming
Work programs to include traditional facility work programs and Cornhusker State Industries
Clubs - Music, Survivor, Alcoholics Anonymous
College correspondence courses
Pre-release programs
Dog Program/Domesti-Pups
Pro-Start - Vocational Culinary Program
Offender Work Programs

Security Levels: Minimum, medium and maximum security levels.

News

Incarcerated women participate in Race for the Cure at NCCW

November 2, 2017

Over 60 incarcerated women participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Nebraska at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) on Oct. 15. This was NCCW's fifth year taking part in the fundraiser, and the group raised over $900.Read more

Incarcerated women and NDCS team members compete in friendly game of softball

October 24, 2017

Incarcerated women and Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) team members recently competed in a friendly softball game at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). NDCS team members were victorious in the close game, which ended with a score of 11-9.Read more

Incarcerated women train reading dog at NCCW

October 19, 2017

Incarcerated women at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) recently trained Travis, a reading dog, who now works at the Lincoln Mall. The pupose of a reading dog is to allow children who are having trouble with reading for whatever reason to use the dog to read to. This eliminates the fear of being laughed at or rejected. NCCW is working hand in hand with Domesti-Pups in developing a new training program for Emotional Support (ES) dogs. Currently there is a training program for all other types of Service and Therapeutic Dogs except ES dogs. The goal is to develop a training plan to present as a standard so that all...Read more

Julia Cook brings hope to NCCW

September 20, 2017

Incarcerated women at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) received a lesson in understanding the importance of hopefulness on Aug. 24. Julia Cook, of Fremont, Neb., shared her message to a group of about 100 ladies. She said hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. “Hope is like oxygen; it is essential to life," Cook said. “It’s a choice to be hopeful or hopeless." Cook shared her view of ‘a glass half full’ in that it is refillable. “Your future is spotless,” she said. “When the world gives up on you, hope says try it one more time.” Cook ensured listeners that there are endless...Read more

NDCS Staff Members Participate In Workforce Train-The-Trainer Program

May 2, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-18)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | cara.wilwerding@nebraska.gov

May 2, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ (NDCS) reentry program is making big strides to help individuals find jobs after incarceration.

Twenty NDCS employees recently attended the Workforce Train-the-Trainer program, a partnership with the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL). The employees – ranging from corporals to teachers to case workers to reentry specialists – learned how to assist individuals with navigating the work world...Read more

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