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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. 

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Academy Class 125

STA: Class 125 Graduation

February 24, 2025

Congratulations to Class 125! This class is the first to graduate from the newly revamped NDCS pre-service training. By incorporating additional on-…

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OCC Art Exhibit

OCC Art Exhibition

February 21, 2025

Thank you to the Inmate Positive Impact Council (IPIC) for organizing this event and allowing those housed at the Omaha Correctional Center to…

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Physical Plant OCC

Physical Plant: OCC

February 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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WEC Physical Plant Cover

Physical Plant: WEC

February 20, 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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RTC inmate death

February 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-08)CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic CommunicationsOFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov …

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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McCook Christian Church Palisade Campus

Renovating the community

February 20, 2025

For the past two years, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) work crews have assisted with renovations of McCook Christian Church-Palisades Campus, painting the…

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Healthy Thinking Patterns

Healthy Thinking Patterns

February 18, 2025

Developing healthy thinking patterns is an important part of rehabilitation. Skill building in this area can increase success in family relationships…

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Positive Social Engagement

Positive Social Engagement

February 14, 2025

Participation in pro-social activities is pivotal to growth and development. Participating in clubs, classes and events cultivate positive…

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Staff Training Academy Reel Cover

Physical Plant: STA

February 13, 2025

The mission of the STA is to create and maintain a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and confidence by providing quality training and development…

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Photo of a cake celebrating program completions and facilitators

WEC: Program Completion Celebration

February 12, 2025

This past week, a celebration was held at Work Ethic Camp for those who completed programming from July-December. Congratulations to the men at the…

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