News & Information

Bookmark this page to stay informed with the latest news and information from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS).

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. 

We are dedicated to building stronger connections with our community and working collaboratively to "tell our story." 

 

       

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Follow Us Friday!

December 20, 2024

We’re on a mission to TRANSFORM Nebraska, and we invite you to like - share - AND - follow our other social media accounts! #FollowUsFriday …

  • Social Media
  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
  • 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)
  • Central Office (CO)
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TSCI: WRAP Program

December 19, 2024

Men at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) participated in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program, facilitated by the Mental…

  • Social Media
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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OCC: Mission

December 18, 2024

The mission of the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) is “reintegrating people with safety and purpose,” and programming is a key part of this. Men at…

  • Social Media
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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WEC: Mission

December 17, 2024

The vision of the Work Ethic Camp is “Empowering people to do better.” They embody this statement by helping incarcerated individuals develop new…

  • Social Media
  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
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OCC inmate death

December 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-44) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

  • General
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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NCCW: Intentional Peer Support

December 16, 2024

Intentional Peer Support (IPS) is a way of thinking about and inviting transformative relationships. Individuals at the Nebraska Correctional Center…

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NDCS Behavioral Health Services

December 13, 2024

Today, we're sending a special shout-out to the remarkable Health Services teammates at our facilities, acknowledging their unwavering commitment and…

  • Social Media
  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
  • 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: UNO TRAC Class

December 12, 2024

This past week, men at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) wrapped up their semester with the UNO TRAC program by preparing and delivering speeches.…

  • Social Media
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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Cornhusker State Industries

December 11, 2024

Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) is on a mission to prepare incarcerated men and women for successful reentry back into our communities through…

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WEC: Midland Code Academy

December 10, 2024

The second cohort of Midland Code Academy has begun at Work Ethic Camp. In this program, students learn the basics of coding, including HTML,…

  • Social Media
  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
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