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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CCCL: Community Outreach Event

CCCL: Community Outreach Event

March 6, 2025

Making connections for a stronger community! The Community Corrections Center-Lincoln held a community outreach event where community partners came…

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Special Teams Awards

NDCS Special Teams

March 5, 2025

Teammates who are part of NDCS special teams don’t serve for the recognition, but there is no doubt that they deserve it. NDCS held its annual…

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RTC: WRAP

RTC: WRAP

March 4, 2025

Men at the Reception and Treatment Center completed the Mental Health Association’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). In this wellness group,…

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OCC: CliftonStrengths

OCC: CliftonStrengths

March 4, 2025

Omaha Correctional Center’s operations division was honored to have the opportunity to attend a Clifton Strengths training session.  This…

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Chili Cook Off

OCC: Chili Cook Off

March 3, 2025

The Omaha Correctional Center Employee Activities Committee hosted their Soup-or-Bowl chili cook off. Congratulations to the winners! #People

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African American Read-In

SCC: Read-in Black History Month

February 28, 2025

In recognition of Black History Month, NDCS partnered with Southeast Community College (SCC) for a read-in that celebrated the vibrant voices and…

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OCC: Harambe Symposium

OCC: Harambe Symposium

February 27, 2025

This self-betterment club offers a chance to explore the essence of African American culture and heritage, encompassing its past, present, and future…

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Nebraska Writers Collective

Nebraska Writers Collective: Black History Month

February 27, 2025

We want to thank Nebraska Writers Collective for hosting a Black History Month writing workshop at seven of our facilities. #BlackHistoryMonth #…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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WEC: Candy Grams

WEC: Candy Grams

February 26, 2025

The Work Ethic Camp Employee Activity Committee hosted their Candy Grams where teammates had the opportunity to show their appreciation to one…

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WEC: McCook Bison Days

February 25, 2025

Every year, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) is proud to partner with Bison Days, an annual two-day event in McCook where organizations and community…

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