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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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OCC: That's a WRAP

December 31, 2024

This past week, the fifth group of men at the Omaha Correctional Center completed the Mental Health Association’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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NDCS Highlights

December 31, 2024

As we say farewell to 2024, we asked our teammates about their professional highlights from the year. By prioritizing team members and investing in…

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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)
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2024 Recap: Physical Plant

December 30, 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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  • 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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Inmate missing from community corrections facility

December 30, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-45) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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Peer-facilitators for the 5-Key program

December 30, 2024

This year, NDCS adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development, which encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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2024 Recap: People

December 27, 2024

#People #StrategicPlanning #Reentry #TransformNebraska     View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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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)
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Welcome to NDCS: Class 1524

December 26, 2024

Our mission is to keep people safe, and our team members are essential to accomplishing that goal. Help us welcome these new NDCS teammates who…

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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)
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5-Key Model

December 26, 2024

#Reentry #TransformNebraska #5KeysforWellbeing #People #Programs #Policies #PhysicalPlant #StrategicPlanning

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MONA Paper Crane Project

December 25, 2024

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation project. To commemorate this new chapter, MONA is curating…

  • General
  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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Community Partners: Prison Fellowship

December 25, 2024

Shoutout to our incredible partners at Prison Fellowship!  Wishing you and your families a warm and happy holiday season. #TransformNebraska…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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