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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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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)
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5-Key Model Reel Cover

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)
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Inside Out Dad Program - TSCI

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…

  • Social Media
  • Central Office (CO)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Wellness Matters at NDCS

January 15, 2025

Yesterday NDCS hosted a wellness fair at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution for team members to come spend time with wellness vendors, play…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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NCYF individuals who helped clean up the facility

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)
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Strategic Plan 4Ps

NDCS 4Ps Strategic Plan

January 14, 2025

Through developing our People, following sound correctional Policies, and investing in our Physical Plants, we provide Program opportunities for our…

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  • Central Office (CO)
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Missing inmate arrested

January 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-02)CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications ManagerOFFICE 402-479-5941 | caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov January 14, 2025…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Making cookies in the WEC kitchen

Cookies at WEC

January 13, 2025

The men at the Work Ethic Camp worked together to bake cookies for the population. Given opportunities such as working in the kitchen allows…

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Bikes available for use at CCC-O

Commuting in the Community

January 10, 2025

At Community Corrections Centers in Lincoln and Omaha, incarcerated individuals have the opportunity to participate in work and education in the…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
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RTC inmate death

January 6, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-01) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

  • General
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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