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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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5-Keys: Positive Relationships
October 29, 2024
Incarcerated Individuals at facilities across Nebraska participated in a variety of recreational activities this month. Participation in pro-social…
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Strategic Plan: Policies
October 28, 2024
The work of NDCS is identified by four separate, but overlapping, categories: People, Programs, Policies and Physical Plant. Known as the “4 Ps,”…
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First-Level Leaders
October 25, 2024
Congratulations to the NDCS team members who completed First-Level Leader training this week. For team members ready to step up to a new level of…
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Facility Operations: Physical Plants
October 24, 2024
In facilities across Nebraska, our dedicated maintenance team members play an integral role in maintaining our physical plants and ensuring the…
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- 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)

Community Readiness orientation
October 23, 2024
Unit Administrators Hinzman and Gowan of Community Corrections Center-Lincoln, presented the Community Readiness orientation to Tecumseh State…
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- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October 22, 2024
It’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and a new future awaits for these dogs who recently graduated from Second Chance Pups! The program carefully matches…
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- Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)

5-Key Model for Reentry
October 21, 2024
As part of TRANSFORM Nebraska, NDCS has adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development. This model provides a variety of…
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- 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)

NCYF: Pup Smoke
October 21, 2024
The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility has been privileged to participate in fostering dogs through the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS). The NCYF dog…
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- Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
Inmate missing from community corrections facility
October 19, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-38) CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications Manager OFFICE 402-479-5941 | Caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov October…
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- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)

Class 1224 Graduates
October 18, 2024
Help us welcome the newest NDCS teammates, Class 1224 who have joined our mission to keep people safe. Over the last six weeks, they spent time…
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- 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)