NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

Mid-America Speakers Bureau touches souls, inspires hope throughout NDCS

December 15, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-73)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

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

Dec. 15, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – “I can’t wait to go back again.”

Speakers, presenters and entertainers from the Mid-America Speakers Bureau (MSB) have echoed these seven simple words time and time again after sharing their stories at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) facilities.

MSB President Barry Carlson said despite setting a goal to speak in a prison before August of 2016, he was very apprehensive about his first visit to the Nebraska...Read more

Bristol Station helps probationers, parolees reintegrate into society

December 14, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-72)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

| cara.wilwerding@nebraska.gov

Note: This is the fifth of an eight-part series about Vocational and Life Skills programs funded by LB907. Follow along to learn more about the programs’ goals, expectations and successes.

Dec. 14, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Finding a suitable place to live is key to a person’s ability to successfully reenter society after leaving prison. However, while securing housing is a prerequisite for probation and parole and a necessity for...Read more

Center for People in Need provides programming, resources to help both incarcerated individuals and members of the community

December 6, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-71)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

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

Note: This is the fourth of an eight-part series about Vocational and Life Skills programs funded by LB907. Follow along to learn more about the programs’ goals, expectations and successes.

Dec. 6, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Center for People in Need (CFPIN) provides classes and programs for incarcerated individuals throughout the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) system, in addition to providing jobs, food, clothing, household goods, educational...Read more

Inmate Death at TSCI

December 5, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-70)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

December 5, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Steven Redmond (65), #53164, died today at 10:54 a.m. at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln. He had been assigned to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. His sentence began on November 23, 1999. He was serving a 44 – 66 years for second degree murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony (Kimball County).

Cause of death has not been determined; Redmond was being treated for a long-term medical condition. As is the case whenever...Read more

Mental Health Association of Nebraska helps people find their purpose

December 1, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-69)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

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

Note: This is the third of an eight-part series about Vocational and Life Skills programs funded by LB907. Follow along to learn more about the programs’ goals, expectations and successes.

December 1, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA-NE) offers support, promotes wellness and encourages hope in all those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Incorporated in 2001, MHA-NE is currently the only nonprofit peer...Read more

Inmate Death

November 30, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-68) CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

November 30, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Michael Juranek (68), #78251, died at 8:02 p.m. at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He had been assigned to the Nebraska State Penitentiary. His sentence began on June 13, 2013. He was serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder, along with 5 – 10 years for use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony (Douglas County).

Cause of death has not been determined; Juranek was being treated for a long-term medical condition. As is...Read more

ReConnect, Inc. helps individuals lead productive lives – both inside and outside of prison

November 21, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-67)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

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

Note: This is the second of an eight-part series about Vocational and Life Skills programs funded by LB907. Follow along to learn more about the programs’ goals, expectations and successes.

Nov. 21, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – ReConnect, Inc., is a non-profit human service agency founded in 2011, and focuses on reentry for those currently and formerly incarcerated, in addition to keeping youth out of the criminal justice system. During their first year as a Nebraska...Read more

NDCS Continues $2500 Hiring Bonus for Tecumseh and the Penitentiary

November 21, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-66)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

November 21, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that the $2500 hiring bonus, scheduled to end on November 17th, will continue through January 2, 2018. The hiring bonus was announced on October 2nd as a targeted recruiting strategy to decrease vacancies at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) and the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI).

New employees hired for NSP or TSCI receive the $2500 bonus, paid out quarterly over their...Read more

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