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Here at NDCS, we believe that successful community reintegration is the result of an engage state engaged in the important work of rehabilitation and reentry. 

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Staff Training Academy Honored

Staff Training Academy Honored

October 24, 2025

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard proudly presented the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) Lifetime…

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5-Key Peer Facilitator Training at RTC

5-Key Peer Facilitator Training at RTC

October 23, 2025

Staff and incarcerated individuals attended 5-Key facilitator training at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln. The 5-Key Model…

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Notice of Meeting: School Board

October 23, 2025

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICESSCHOOL BOARD AGENDATHURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025, AT 1200 HOURSNDCS CENTRAL OFFICE, CONFERENCE ROOM C801 W.…

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2nd Annual Team Member and Population Softball Game

2nd Annual Team Member and Population Softball Game

October 22, 2025

Earlier this month, the Tecumseh State Correctional Institute (TSCI) held the 2nd Annual Team Member and Population softball game. Fast becoming a…

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Nebraska Writers Collective: Hispanic Heritage Month

Nebraska Writers Collective: Hispanic Heritage Month

October 21, 2025

Last month, the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) welcomed volunteers from the Nebraska Writers Collective for a workshop celebrating…

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OCC’s 3rd NNL Cohort Graduates

OCC’s 3rd NNL Cohort Graduates

October 20, 2025

Congratulations to the men at the Omaha Correctional Center for graduating from the “Now, Next, Later” program focused on developing meaningful work…

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NDCS Strategic Plan

Video: NDCS Strategic Plan

October 17, 2025

Through developing our people, following sound correctional policies, and investing in our physical plants, we provide program opportunities for our…

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RISE NSP

RISE Graduation

October 16, 2025

RISE hosted a powerful Coaching Day for the current cohort at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Community volunteers stepped up to support…

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Missing inmate arrested

October 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-41) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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NCCW Physical Plant

NCCW: Physical Plant

October 15, 2025

Physical plants aren’t just infrastructure. They’re the foundation for transformation. We’re focused on building and maintaining spaces that are safe…

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