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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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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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  • Press Release
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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Opportunities for Change Catalog Anniversary

Opportunities for Change Catalog Anniversary

April 28, 2026

As #SecondChance Month winds down, we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Opportunities for Change programs catalog. Built around the 5-…

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  • Central Office (CO)
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Office of the NDCS Chief Inspector releases second semiannual report

April 27, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-09) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic CommunicationsOFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska…

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  • Central Office (CO)
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NCCW: On the Inside

NCCW: On the Inside

April 27, 2026

Twice a year, community partners at On the Inside bring a creative expression workshop to the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. We appreciate…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
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Arbor Day 2026

Arbor Day

April 24, 2026

We’re proud to celebrate Arbor Day in the state where it all began. The spirit of the day reminds us of our responsibility to serve with integrity,…

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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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ReConnect

ReConnect

April 23, 2026

In honor of Second Chances Month, we’re proud to spotlight ReConnect, Inc. and their unwavering commitment to Nebraska families.Since 2016, ReConnect…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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Administrative Professionals Day

April 22, 2026

🎉Today we celebrate the administrative professionals who drive this agency forward.📆 You keep schedules aligned, logistics organized, and daily…

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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 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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Crown College Class of 2026

TSCI: Crown College Graduation Video

April 21, 2026

It’s #SecondChanceMonth so let’s give a second round of applause for this incredible achievement of eight men who officially graduated from Crown…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Class 326 Gallery

Photos: Welcome Class 326!

April 20, 2026

📸 Class 326: 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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  • Central Office (CO)
  • 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)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Class 326

Class 326 Graduation

April 17, 2026

Welcome to the team, Class 326! You’re joining a mission that operates around the clock to keep Nebraska safe. This work matters, and so do you…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • 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)
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