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VLS Applications DUE APR 10th

March 28, 2023

A reminder that applications for the next VLS grant cycle are due April 10! Our VLS partners play an invaluable role in successful reentry for many…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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OCC inmate dies at hospital

March 28, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-26) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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Second Chance Pups

March 28, 2023

A new future awaits these dogs, and their trainers can be proud of the part they played in it. This month, six dogs graduated from Second Chance Pups…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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Class 223 Graduated

March 27, 2023

Class 223 has completed all the necessary pre-service training to prepare them for their roles at their facilities. Today we celebrate their…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Welcome, Class 423!

March 27, 2023

It’s a beautiful day, and the sun is shining! What better way to welcome our fourth pre-service class of 2023?  From corporals to nurses,…

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NSP Father-Daughter Dance

March 23, 2023

What a special time for these dads and daughters to build memories! This month Christian Heritage sponsored their annual Father-Daughter Dance at the…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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National Puppy Day

March 23, 2023

In honor of #NationalPuppyDay we’re celebrating some of our past pups from two amazing programs, Second Chance Pups and DomestiPUPS. Enjoy this…

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Meet a Reentry Specialist

March 22, 2023

Meet Reentry Specialist Tyler Ladd! His favorite part of the job is seeing families reunited as their loved ones reenter the community.  Ladd…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Meet our Social Work Team

March 21, 2023

Hats off to this amazing team of NDCS social workers! On #nationalsocialworkersday we’re shining a light on the important work this group does to…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Two inmates missing from CCC-O

March 20, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-25) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
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