News & Information

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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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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  • Central Office (CO)
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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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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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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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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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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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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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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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  • Press Release
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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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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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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RTC: Hispanic Heritage Month

RTC: Hispanic Heritage Month

October 8, 2026

During Hispanic Heritage Month, men at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) had the opportunity to connect with special guests, share experiences…

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Class 926 Gallery

Photos: Welcome Class 926!

October 7, 2026

🎓 Class 926 your gallery is ready!Please join us in congratulating the newest graduates from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services…

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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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Blues Behind Bars

Blues Behind Bars Recap

October 6, 2026

Sending a BIG thanks to David and Lisa Boyd of Blues Behind Bars, a Colorado-based organization on a mission to bring blues music and a Christian…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
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