
News & Information
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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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Meaningful Work Trajectories
January 27, 2025
Establishing meaningful work trajectories is crucial for facilitating successful reentry into our communities. Providing opportunities fosters skill…
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- Central Office (CO)

Paws-itively Fun with Pups
January 24, 2025
A huge thank you to Second Chance Pups for bringing paws-itivity to our team with the adorable Coal and Tilly. Both are looking for their forever…
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- Central Office (CO)

Maxwell Leadership Workshop
January 23, 2025
At NDCS, developing our people is a key part of our Strategic Plan. Whether it’s our in-house First-Level Leader and Leadership Academy programs, on-…
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- Central Office (CO)
- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
- Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
- 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)
- Work Ethic Camp (WEC)

Welcome Class 1624
January 22, 2025
Congratulations to Class 1624! Thank you for joining our mission to keep people safe. Welcome to the team! #TRANSFORMNebraska. #People
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- Central Office (CO)
- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
- Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
- 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)
- Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
Physical Plant: NCCW
January 21, 2025
Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations, take a…
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- Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
RTC inmate death
January 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-04)CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications ManagerOFFICE 402-479-5941 | caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov January 17, 2025…
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- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development™
January 17, 2025
NDCS has launched the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development, a framework for reentry preparation. This model provides a variety of…
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- Central Office (CO)
Inmate missing from community corrections facility
January 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-03)CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications ManagerOFFICE 402-479-5941 | caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov January 17, 2025…
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- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)

Inside Out Dad Program
January 16, 2025
This month, men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution completed InsideOut Dad, a seven-week class where participants look at who they are as…
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- Central Office (CO)
- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)

Above and beyond
January 15, 2025
Today we want to give a shout out to the men at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility who generously volunteered their time and effort for upkeep…
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- Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)