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Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) |
Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) promotes the development of pro-social behavior and the reduction of violent behavior in chronically aggressive adolescents.
Needs Addressed: Mental Health, aggression.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Anger Management High Risk/Need |
Anger Management is available to individuals demonstrating high risk/high needs related to anger. This treatment provides instruction and practice on basic anger control strategies in a group facilitated by clinicians.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior; aggression, mental health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Anxiety Group |
This cognitive-behavioral therapy group spovides treatment for individuals suffering from anxiety symptoms.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Cognitive Group-Restrictive Housing |
A cognitive behavioral program for inmates in Restrictive Housing.
Need Addressed: Mental Health.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Depression Group (CBT) |
This cognitive behavioral therapy group provides treatment for individuals suffering from depression.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Dialectic Behavioral Therapy |
Cognitive-Behavioral mindfulness- based coping skills group.
Need addressed: mental health
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Clinical Treatment |
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ExPLORE |
ExPLORE, which stands for Exercises in Principled Living for Offender Reentry, was developed to assist incarcerated individuals as they transition back to the community as happy and successful citizens. ExPLORE is designed to address the effects of “cognitive arrest,” or the idea that one's cognitive development is halted when one is arrested/incarcerated.
Need addressed: mental health
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Clinical Treatment |
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Non-residential Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment (OP) |
Outpatient substance abuse treatment for incarcerated individuals who are not eligible for residential or intensive substance abuse services due to lower level substance abuse issues.
Needs addressed: drugs and alcohol abuse.
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Clinical Treatment |
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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. (10 sessions)
Needs Addressed: Attitudes/Behavior; Family; Employment; Life Skills
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Living Skills |
This program provides individuals living in the Special Management Unit with life skills which assists an inmate learn to make the appropriate behavioral changes necessary to transfer back to general population.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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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.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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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.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Victim Impact |
This program emphasizes participant accountability and understanding of how the participant's behavior has impacted the victim.
Needs addressed: Pro-social; attitudes/behavior
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Adult Basic Education |
Adult Basic Education assists adult incarcerated students work toward high school equivalency, or refresh skills regardless of diploma status.
Need Addressed: Education
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Education Programs |
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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.
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Education Programs |
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ESL/ELL |
English as a second language (ESL) is designed to aid those students not fluent in English learn to speak, read, hear and write the language so they can better function in society.
Needs addressed: Education; life skills
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Education Programs |
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High School |
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.
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Education Programs |
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Art Class |
On a monthly basis, NCYF's art class allows inmates to express their feelings and emotions through art. A theme is given and art supplies are provided.
Need addressed: Pro-social
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Art Therapy For General Population |
Provides instruction in art techniques to promote emotional awareness.
Need addressed: Mental Health
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Body Masters Fitness |
Participants are provided with nutrition and fitness training.
Need addressed: Pro-social; health
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Chess Class |
On a monthly basis a volunteer comes to conduct a chess class. Chess teaches strategy, long term goal setting, and persistence under the guidance and role modeling of a patient teacher.
Need Addressed: Pro-social
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Community Choir |
Elementary and high school choir teachers from the community volunteer to teach vocal techniques, usually in preparation for an event, such as a talent show, NCYF High School graduation, or a volunteer appreciation ceremony.
Need addressed: Pro-social.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Community Service Projects |
Participants remove stamps from envelopes for the Alliance Stamp Ministries to purchase Bibles overseas. Coupons are also cut and given to veterans/service members to use at commissary.
Addressed need: Pro-social activity.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Keyboard/Guitar |
Lessons are provided three times per week and assist in learning and perfecting a skill that takes discipline and persistence.
Need addressed: Pro-social/outside interest.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Mentoring Program |
Incarcerated individuals are partnered with a community mentor where they are given advice and do an activity together on a weekly basis. The mentors assist inmates in preparing them for their roles as productive citizens in the areas of jobs, housing, family and values.
Need addressed: Pro-social; support; life skills
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Reconnect: Pass It On |
Helps participants serving 15 years to life, develop peer mentors in prison to help them serve their sentences productively. Need addressed: Pro-social.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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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.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Social Security Workshop |
Workshop to assist participants obtain their Social Security cards in order to be prepared for re-entry and employment.
Need addressed: Employment
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Pro-Social Activities |
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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.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Stamp Cutting and Coupon Cutting |
Stamp and Coupon Cutting teaches about philatelic (stamp collecting) activities and materials. The stamps themselves go to community service projects such as to purchase Bibles for under developed countries and to help veterans.
Needs addressed: Pro-social/outside interest.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Volunteer Nebraska Community Service Projects |
Volunteer Nebraska Community Service Projects encourage inmates to help others. Participants are given four community services opportunities each year.
Need addressed: Pro-social/outside interest; attitude/behavior
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Pro-Social Activities |
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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.
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Reentry Services |
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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
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Reentry Services |
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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.
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Reentry Services |
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Vocational and Life Skills Programming |
See non-clinical programs list for more details.
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Reentry Services |
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Clinical Treatment Programs |
See clinical programs list for more details.
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Core Topics |
Introduction to Psychotherapy for those who may want or need an idea of what is involved in mental behavioral health programming.
Need Addressed: Mental Health
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Crisis Intervention |
Provided on an as-needed basis, clinicians are available to assist individuals in a mental health crisis.
Needs Addressed: Mental health.
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Individual/Group Psychotherapy |
Licensed, clinical therapists provide one-on-one or group therapy sessions as needed.
Need addressed: mental health
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Mindfulness Meditation |
Experiential introduction to mindfulness practice.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior, life skills.
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Non-residential Drug/Alcohol Education |
Available for incarcerated individuals who are not eligible for the residential and non-residential treatment programs due to lower level substance abuse issues.
Needs addressed: Drug and/or alcohol use.
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Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations |
Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening.
Need addressed: Mental Health; education.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Social Work Services |
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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.
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Social Work Services |
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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.
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Social Work Services |
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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
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Social Work Services |
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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
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Social Work Services |
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Financial Literacy |
Course offered by Mutual of Omaha educate so participants can understand finances.
Need addressed: Life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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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.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Heartland Workforce Development |
The course assists youth in preparing for a career and job seeking.
Need addressed: Employment.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Inner Circle/Winner Circle |
Presentations provided by former inmates of NDCS, or inmates in the community explaining the struggles they experienced on their journey through NDCS.
Needs addressed: Support; outside interest; life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Launch Leadership |
Program designed to build leadership skills based upon communication.
Need addressed: Life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Reconnect Workshop |
Workshop including movie and discussion.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior, pro-social activity.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ReConnect: Final Number |
Helps participants learn to make better choices and examine thinking patterns, preparing them to take advantage of opportunities in prison that will help them succeed.
Needs addressed: Attitudes, behavior.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Resume class Omaha Library |
The Omaha Public Library provides resume classes to help incarcerated individuals prepare for employment searches and interviews.
Need addressed: Employment; vocational Life skills.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
