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OCC: Now, Next, Later Graduates

OCC: Now, Next, Later Graduates

June 25, 2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the Now, Next, Later program at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC)!This program, part of the 5-Key Model for…

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OCC: Getting Ahead While Getting Out Graduation

OCC: Getting Ahead While Getting Out Graduation

June 24, 2026

Congratulations to the latest cohort to graduate from Bridges Out of Poverty’s Getting Ahead While Getting Out program at the Omaha Correctional…

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Domesti-PUPS Service Dog Graduations

Domesti-PUPS Service Dog Graduations

June 23, 2026

We’re celebrating the recent graduations of service dogs from our partners at Domesti-PUPS! Each of these amazing pups have completed training…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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PFA Graduations at TSCI and NSP

PFA Graduations at TSCI and NSP

June 22, 2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Prison Fellowship Academy (PFA) programs at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) and…

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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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Class 526 Photo Gallery

Photos: Welcome Class 526!

June 17, 2026

📸 Class 526: 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)
  • 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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OCC: Poetry Slam

OCC: Poetry Slam

June 17, 2026

The poets of the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) took to the microphone for a Poetry Slam. Attendees were encouraged to recite original poems or some…

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Meeting Notice: Reentry Continuity Advisory Board

June 17, 2026

Meeting Notice:Reentry Continuity Advisory Board Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 2:00pmNebraska Department of Correctional Services Central Office801…

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  • Central Office (CO)
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OCC runners

OCC mile run

June 16, 2026

Yesterday evening 83 men competed in a one-mile race at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Each runner set out to push his limits and work towards…

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NCCW graduation

NCCW graduation

June 12, 2026

Graduation day! This afternoon was an incredibly special time for these women and all who have supported them along the way. The Nebraska…

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