News & Information

Across our facilities, numerous programs are underway, each one rooted in the belief that change is possible and that every person deserves the opportunity to build a better future. By sharing these efforts here, we tell these stories and honor the steps individuals are taking to change the trajectories of their lives, develop their skills, and prepare for a successful reentry to the community.

Rehabilitation and reentry take a team, and we’re proud to have staff, partners, educators, clergy, and volunteers all engaged in this work.

 

       

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Opportunities for Change

Video: Opportunities for Change

April 14, 2025

It’s Second Chance Month, and we’re excited to share a brand new resource that highlights opportunities for rehabilitation and successful…

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New multi-custody facility bids

April 11, 2025

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is now accepting proposals for the new multi-custody facility. Qualified contractors are…

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RTC: RTU-90

RTC: RSU-90

April 11, 2025

Huge shoutout to these men at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln for recently completing the Residential Substance Use (RSU-90) program.…

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Second Chance Month

Second Chance Month

April 10, 2025

As we continue into volunteer appreciation month, we would like to highlight some of our community partners that make programming in our facilities…

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Lori State Impact Award

State Impact Award: Hospice Volunteer Program

April 10, 2025

We’re grateful to have team members who are committed to both compassion and excellence. A shining example is Lori Palik, director of nursing at the…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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OCC: Prison Fellowship Academy

OCC: Prison Fellowship Academy

April 9, 2025

The Prison Fellowship Academy (PFA) hosted a Prison Fellowship Second Chance event at the Omaha Correctional Center. This event featured a keynote…

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NDCS Health Services Summit

2025 NDCS Health Services Summit

April 8, 2025

The experience of coming together to learn from each other is invaluable. The NDCS health services team recently hosted the 2025 NDCS Health Services…

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CCC-L Quarterly Awards

CCCL: Quarterly Awards

April 7, 2025

Huge shoutout to these NDCS teammates at Community Corrections Center-Lincoln! They recognized the great #people of CCC-L for their years of service…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Welcome Class 225

Welcome Class 225

April 4, 2025

Help us welcome these new NDCS teammates who have joined our mission to keep people safe. Their dedication to TRANSFORM Nebraska didn’t just begin…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Notice of Meeting

April 4, 2025

Meeting Notice:Reentry Continuity Advisory Board Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 1:30pm at Lancaster Community Correction, Community Corrections…

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