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Across our facilities, numerous programs are underway, each one rooted in the belief that change is possible and that every person deserves the opportunity to build a better future. By sharing these efforts here, we tell these stories and honor the steps individuals are taking to change the trajectories of their lives, develop their skills, and prepare for a successful reentry to the community.

Rehabilitation and reentry take a team, and we’re proud to have staff, partners, educators, clergy, and volunteers all engaged in this work.

 

       

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RTC inmate death

August 24, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-19) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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NSP inmate death

July 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-16) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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RTC inmate death

June 22, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-14) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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TSCI inmate death

June 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-13) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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OCC inmate death

April 28, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-10)CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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RTC inmate death

March 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-07) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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RTC inmate death

January 2, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-01) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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RTC inmate death

December 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-43) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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RTC inmate death

October 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-40)CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications ManagerOFFICE 402-479-5941 | Caralea.Strayer@nebraska.gov RTC inmate…

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RTC inmate death

October 8, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-39) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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