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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

May 21, 2026

Mental health matters — in our communities and inside our facilities.May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that mental well‑being is…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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2026 Above and Beyond Awards: Excellence in Mentoring

Above and Beyond Awards: Excellence in Mentoring

May 21, 2026

Above and Beyond Awards: Excellence in MentoringCorporal Shawn Henry, Omaha Correctional CenterCorporal Henry’s mentorship reflects the highest…

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Class 426 Gallery

Photos: Welcome Class 426!

May 20, 2026

📸 Class 426: Your official gallery is live! Check out the highlights from your graduation day. It’s not just doing a job—we’re working to…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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NCCW: Q1 Program Recognitions

NCCW: Q1 Program Recognitions

May 20, 2026

Today we’re celebrating the dedication and growth of individuals at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) who recently completed a…

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2026 Above and Beyond Awards: Customer Focused Award

Above and Beyond Awards: Customer Focused Award

May 19, 2026

Above and Beyond Awards: Customer Focused Award Sergeant Sharita Davidson, Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)Sergeant Davidson consistently…

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Hiring: Teachers

Hiring: Teachers

May 19, 2026

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is seeking dedicated educators who believe in the transformative power of education and second…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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Class 426

Welcome Class 246

May 18, 2026

Welcome Class 426 to NDCS! Thank you for joining our mission to #KeepPeopleSafeOur #People are the foundation of everything we do, and we’re excited…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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NSP: GED Graduation

NSP: GED Graduation

May 17, 2026

A big shoutout to the 27 men at the Nebraska State Penitentiary who earned their GEDs this month. This achievement represents hard work and…

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2026 Above and Beyond Awards: Outstanding Ambassador

Above and Beyond Awards: Outstanding Ambassador

May 16, 2026

Above and Beyond Awards: Outstanding Ambassador Lieutenant Shad Berner, Tecumseh State Correctional InstitutionLieutenant Berner has fully…

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NCCW: Corrections Appreciation BBQ

NCCW: Corrections Appreciation BBQ

May 16, 2026

It’s #CorrectionsAppreciationMonth, and the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) honored the occasion with a BBQ lunch provided to our…

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