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ABC Applied Construction Math |
This program provides learning in the area of construction math such as calculating area, angles, volumes, pressure, shapes; solving for the unknown; and reading measurements.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC Core Curriculum |
Program includes basic safety information; introduction to construction math; hand tools; power tools; construction drawings; material handling; communication and employability skills.
Needs Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC OSHA General Industries |
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
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Associated Linen Management Certification |
Teaches skills in the area of laundry management.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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Cabinet Maker Apprentice |
Apprenticeship for learning carpentry skills.
Need addressed: Employment
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ABC Construction: Construction Technology*** |
ABC Construction is a grant-funded provider offering training programs that are followed by a building project. The project allows students to experience work-based learning and hands-on applications in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, roofing, finish carpentry and painting.
Need Addressed: Employment
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Defy Ventures |
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.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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ReConnect: Vocational and Life Skills Program *** |
ReConnect places emphasis on employment preparation and retention skills while also helping clients develop comprehensive problem solving and life skills needed to be successful in the workplace and in life.
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Vocational/Life Skills Programs |
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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.
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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.
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Social Work Services |
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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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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.
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Social Work Services |
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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.
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Social Work Services |
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Clinical Treatment Programs |
See clinical programs list for more details.
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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.
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Risk Assessment/ Psychological Evaluations |
Risk Assessments and Psychological Evaluations provide diagnosis clarification, intelligence testing and Dementia screening.
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Restrictive Housing |
Restrictive Housing conducts out of cell and front of cell assessments, treatment plans and segregation mental status evaluations.
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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.
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Skilled Nursing Facility |
On-call Skilled Nursing Facilities manage crises dealing with medical emergencies, behavioral issues and suicide watches.
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Healthy Living |
This program, delivered by a wellness expert, provides preventative health education and nutrition.
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Discharge Planning |
Approximately four to five months prior to discharge, 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.
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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.
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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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Sports leagues |
A variety of different sports leagues are offered throughout NDCS facilities. Please check with recreational specialists for more information.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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7th Step |
7th Step is a self-betterment club that allows members to discuss and work on issues that hold them back from their best selves. Topics can include drug use, anger, family issues and more.
Need Addressed: Support
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Pro-Social Activities |
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AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) |
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an organization to encourage its members to read, and listen at meetings to information provided through speakers. Members may use the program as a foundation to encourage and provide opportunities in facing the truth about their accountability for their addiction.
Need Addressed: Support for addiction.
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Alpha |
Alpha promotes daily living skills for offenders and encourages character development. All classes are biblically based and open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. The program includes lessons on addiction prevention, understanding marriage, understanding parenthood and managing finances.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior; life skills.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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Religious Programming |
The Nebraska Department of Correctional services provides accommodations for 20 different religions. Inmates may attend a variety of religious services.
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Pro-Social Activities |
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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.
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Education Programs |
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Adult Basic Education |
Program assists adult inmates working toward high school equivalency, or in need of basic skill refresher regardless of diploma status.
Need Addressed: Education
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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 18 who have not graduated from high school are required to be in school. Students can earn a high school diploma.
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Education Programs |
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Job Skills & Readiness |
This program teaches communication skills for relationship building, which provides greater ability to obtain employment.
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Education Programs |
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WRAP: Vocational and Life Skills Program |
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. WRAP®, which is currently being used in Restrictive Housing, addresses a number of physical, mental health and life issues.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Living in Balance |
This program utilizes a twelve step approach to help clients achieve lifelong recovery.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Beyond Anger and Violence/From the Inside Out |
Beyond Anger and Violence/From the Inside Out assists clients in institutional settings and community corrections address anger, reconciliation and emotion management. This program provides guidelines for daily living, helping to build, strengthen and maintain relationships.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Crime Victims Impact/Empathy and Life Skills |
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 teachers how to become emotionally proficient, which translates into better decision making and reduced conflicts.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior, Life skills.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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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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Destination...Dad (Inside out Dads, Within my Reach, Common Sense Parenting) |
Multi-component model to restore the relationships between incarcerated parents and their children.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Challenge Series |
The Challenge Series is a Restrictive Housing journaling program designed to assist incarcerated individuals prepare for general housing placement.
Needs Addressed: Attitudes; behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Living Well |
This program provides individuals with techniques to manage chronic health conditions.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Commitment to Change |
A cognitive behavioral program designed to help those in Restricted Housing work toward placement in general population housing.
Need Addressed: Attitude; behavior.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) |
MRT is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral intervention. It is facilitated by correctional staff members and operated by group members. The program targets criminal thinking and reduces the risk of recidivism.
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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.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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The Challenge Program |
The Challenge Program (TCP) (formerly known as Close Management Units) is Mission Specific Housing that provides a controlled a highly structured alternative to restrictive housing for individuals who have demonstrated an institutional history of violent and/or Security Threat Group (STG) behavior.
TCP is incentive-based and requires participants to engage in non-clinical programming and meet behavior expectations to progress through each phase.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Transformation Project |
The Transformation Project is a prisoner transition and reentry program aimed at promoting positive inmate behavior during incarceration and preparing participants for transition back into the community. Self-study modules are available for inmates in longer-term restrictive housing.
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Non-Clinical Programs |
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Anger Management |
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.
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Residential Treatment for Substance Abuse: RTC, SAU, COP |
Inmates assigned to residential treatment programs have been identified as having serious substance abuse issues. These programs generally last about ten months.
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Clinical Treatment |
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Violence Reduction Program*** |
The Violence Reduction Program is an intensive treatment option for inmates at high risk for violent re-offense. Inmates with a high risk to re-offend may include those with strong antisocial beliefs or lifestyle, evidence of psychopathy, and/or instrumental violence.
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