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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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Volunteer Appreciation Awards 2024
April 30, 2024
A big thank you to our incredible community partners! Their commitment to bringing transformative opportunities to the incarcerated population is…
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- Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
- Central Office (CO)
- 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)

Class 424 Graduates
April 29, 2024
Today we celebrate our newest teammates at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Congratulations Class 424! Over the past six weeks,…
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We're Hiring: Recreation Specialists
April 25, 2024
The Omaha Correctional Center is searching for someone who enjoys planning and coordinating programs for their Recreation Specialist position. Hiring…
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- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)

On this day in history: April 25
April 25, 2024
On this day in history, April 25, 2011, the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded hit the U.S., a total of 358 tornadoes! Amidst this reminder of…
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- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)

OCC: Celebrating 40 Years
April 24, 2024
The Omaha Correctional Center, or as known to the community as OCC, opened its doors 40 years ago on April 24, 1984. Since its opening, OCC has…
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- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)

NDCS Career: PIO / ACA
April 23, 2024
The Nebraska State Penitentiary is looking for a detail-oriented individual to serve as Public Information Officer (PIO)/American Correctional…
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- Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)

NCC: Criminal Justice Educator Association
April 23, 2024
Huge shoutout to Community Corrections Center-Lincoln Corporal Catherine Svoboda, Nebraska Correctional Center for Women Lieutenant Trent Gavin, and…
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- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
- Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)

RTC: National Month of Hope
April 22, 2024
April marks the National Month of Hope, which is dedicated to celebrating resilience and finding strength during tough times. In celebration, we are…
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- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)

Honoring the life of Ross Bartlett
April 19, 2024
Today we honor the life and legacy of Officer Ross Bartlett, a Ceresco police officer, NDCS investigator and a member of the Ceresco Volunteer Fire…
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- Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
- Central Office (CO)
- 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)
LB631 furthers NDCS efforts to transform Nebraska
April 18, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-16) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…
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