
News & Information
Bookmark this page to stay informed with the latest news and information from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS).
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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Nebraska Reentry 2030 Launch
February 2, 2024
Yesterday was an incredible day for NDCS and Nebraska! Nebraska has become the fourth state in the nation to launch Reentry 2030, a national…
- Social Media
- 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)

LIVE: Reentry2030 Launch Ceremony
February 1, 2024
Watch the Facebook LIVE of the Reentry 2030 event here!
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Nebraska introduces national reentry partnership
February 1, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-06) CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications Manager OFFICE 402-479-5941 | caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov Nebraska…
- General
- 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 1623 Graduates
January 31, 2024
Our mission is to keep people safe, and our team members are essential to accomplishing that goal. Today, we welcomed the newest NDCS teammates —…
- Social Media
- Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
- 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)

The Reentry Planner
January 30, 2024
More than 90% of our population will return to their communities, and preparation for successful reentry begins at intake. The Reentry Planner is one…
- Social Media
- 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)

Road to Reentry2030
January 29, 2024
Reentry is all about preparing for a successful return to the community upon release. And that preparation begins on day one of an individual's…
- Social Media
- 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)

TSCI Program Celebration
January 26, 2024
These graduates of Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) programs represent a willingness to learn, grow and positively influence others.…
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- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
Two NDCS staff members injured in assaults
January 26, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-05) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…
- General
- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
- Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)

Second Chance Pups: Bucky
January 25, 2024
Meet Bucky! He’s a graduate of the Second Chance Pups program, where dogs from local shelters and rescues are carefully matched with individuals at…
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- Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)

NDCS Careers: Director of Social Work
January 24, 2024
If you have the passion to change the lives of others, and the ability to lead your staff to the same goal, we need you! We currently have an opening…
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