News & Information

Bookmark this page to stay informed with the latest news and information from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS).

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. 

We are dedicated to building stronger connections with our community and working collaboratively to "tell our story." 

 

       

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NCYF HS Grad 2025

NCYF HS Graduation - Class of 2025

April 16, 2025

Education transforms lives. Surrounded by family and educators, these five men received their high school diploma yesterday from the Nebraska…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
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NCYF HS Class of 2025

NCYF High School Graduation - Class of 2025

April 16, 2025

Yesterday evening was an incredibly special occasion for these young men — and their families. The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility…

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Visit our Facilities

Schedule a Visit

April 15, 2025

Looking to schedule a visit at an NDCS facility? Check out this link for visitor guidelines, frequently asked questions and links to schedule a visit…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • 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)
  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
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Volunteer with us!

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

April 15, 2025

Looking to make a meaningful contribution?Community partners bring transformative opportunities to the men and women in NDCS facilities every day.In…

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Opportunities for change

Opportunities for Change: Programs & Services Catalog

April 14, 2025

TODAY we launched a brand new programs catalog. Built around the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development™, the catalog lists each program…

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Opportunities for Change

Video: Opportunities for Change

April 14, 2025

It’s Second Chance Month, and we’re excited to share a brand new resource that highlights opportunities for rehabilitation and successful…

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New multi-custody facility bids

April 11, 2025

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is now accepting proposals for the new multi-custody facility. Qualified contractors are…

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RTC: RTU-90

RTC: RTU-90

April 11, 2025

Huge shoutout to these men at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln for recently completing the Residential Substance Use (RSU-90) program.…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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Second Chance Month

Second Chance Month

April 10, 2025

As we continue into volunteer appreciation month, we would like to highlight some of our community partners that make programming in our facilities…

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Lori State Impact Award

State Impact Award: Hospice Volunteer Program

April 10, 2025

We’re grateful to have team members who are committed to both compassion and excellence. A shining example is Lori Palik, director of nursing at the…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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