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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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Second Chances: CDL Driving Academy recap

May 16, 2024

This program is all about second chances and providing the tools for men and women to be successful as they reenter their communities.  It’s…

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Director Jeffreys joins Gov. Pillen, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, and Hill Brothers leadership to recognize CDL partnership

May 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-19) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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TRANSFORM Nebraska: CDL Driving Academy

May 15, 2024

Today, state, city and trucking industry leaders recognized the first cohort of incarcerated individuals to receive a commercial driver’s license (…

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Celebrating 20 Years at NDCS

May 15, 2024

Case Manager Michael Dorton has been an important part of NDCS for the last 20 years, and this week his team members at Community Corrections Center…

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MHA: first WRAP graduation ¡en español!

May 14, 2024

A big thank you to Mental Health Association of Nebraska for bringing this program to the NDCS population! #TransformNebraska #Programs Read the…

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RTC inmate death

May 13, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-18) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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Blossoms at the WEC

May 13, 2024

As the warmer weather rolls in, so do the blossoms at Work Ethic Camp (WEC)! This facility offers personalized rehabilitation tailored to each…

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Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10, 2024

Cheers to Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's give a big shoutout to all the amazing educators out there who are making a difference, especially in…

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National Nurses Week

May 9, 2024

As nurses across the country are recognized this week for #NationalNursesWeek, NDCS is saying a special “thank you” to our nurses! We’re grateful for…

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First-Level Leaders

May 9, 2024

It’s #CorrectionsMonth, and one way we’re celebrating is by investing in our people. Yesterday, the largest cohort of First-Level Leaders graduated…

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