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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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OCC Half Marathon

OCC: Half Marathon Gallery

October 28, 2026

📸 The photo gallery from the OCC Half Marathon is now live!Huge thanks to the Omaha Running Club volunteers, NDCS team members, and everyone who…

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OCC: Run Crew Half Marathon Tomorrow

OCC: Run Crew Half Marathon Tomorrow

October 23, 2026

The Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) Run Crew will be hosting its 2nd Annual Half Marathon on Saturday, October 24th. Beginning at 7am, participants…

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RTC: Program Recognitions

RTC: Program Recognitions

October 22, 2026

We’re celebrating recent program graduations and recognitions at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)! These men showed dedication and growth in…

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NSP Art Night

NSP: Christian Heritage Art Night

October 19, 2026

Christian Heritage recently hosted an art night at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, helping to build family bonds during incarceration. Events such…

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RTC: 5-Keys Facilitator Training

RTC: 5-Keys Facilitator Training

October 16, 2026

We're celebrating the latest cohort of staff, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals to complete the 5-Keys facilitator training program at the…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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RTC: Mediterranean Food Truck

October 15, 2026

A big thank you and shoutout to World Plate Food Truck for bringing a delicious taste of the Mediterranean to our teammates at the Reception and…

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Group of men holding certificates of completion for the inside out dads program

NSP: Inside Out Dads

October 14, 2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Inside Out Dads program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)! This seven-week program is designed…

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TSCI: Religious Magician

October 13, 2026

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently welcomed Burning Bush International evangelist JP Siebert, also known as The…

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OCC: Inmate Positive Influence Council

OCC: Inmate Positive Influence Council

October 9, 2026

The Inmate Positive Impact Council (IPIC) sponsored the annual Summer Slowdown at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). They enjoyed a day filled with…

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TSCI inmate death

October 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-21) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

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