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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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Twenty-four students graduate SCC program

January 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-02) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services…

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SCC: Graduation at NSP

SCC: Graduation at NSP

January 15, 2026

Twenty four individuals at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) earned Southeast Community College (SCC) degrees and certificates this week. The…

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Supporting Those Who SERVE

Supporting Those Who SERVE

January 14, 2026

The SERVES team plays an important role in developing our people and ensuring they are supported and equipped to lead with professionalism and…

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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)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Meeting Notice: Reentry Continuity Advisory Board

January 12, 2026

Meeting Notice:Reentry Continuity Advisory Board Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center …

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  • Public Notice
  • Central Office (CO)
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Making an Impact: The NDCS Social Work Team

Making an Impact: The NDCS Social Work Team

January 12, 2026

At the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), our social workers are the architects of second chances. These dedicated professionals…

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CSI: City of Broken Bow Council Furniture

CSI: City of Broken Bow Council Furniture

January 9, 2026

The City of Broken Bow received their beautiful new city council desks and podium, built by the talented workers of Cornhusker State Industries' (CSI…

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  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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NSP: 5-Key Facilitator Training

NSP: 5-Key Facilitator Training

January 8, 2026

At the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP), staff, volunteers and incarcerated individuals are actively engaged in the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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Meet the Recruiter

Meet the Recruiter

January 7, 2026

At the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), our #People are our greatest asset, and Agency Recruiter Jonah Pfingsten plays a big part…

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Hiring: Career Specialist

Hiring: Career Specialist

January 6, 2026

Does "New Year, New You" include a new career? We might have what you're looking for!If you enjoy helping others find their path and discover new…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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2028 Facility Site

2028 Facility Site: Physical Plant

January 5, 2026

The spaces we build shape the work we’re able to do.Scheduled to open in 2028, the new multi‑custody facility replacing the Nebraska State…

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  • 2028 Facility
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