News & Information

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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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The proclamation declaring Feb. 1 as Returning Citizen Reintegration Day.

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…

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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)
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LIVE: Reentry2030 Launch Ceremony

February 1, 2024

Watch the Facebook LIVE of the Reentry 2030 event here!

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The proclamation declaring Feb. 1 as Returning Citizen Reintegration Day.

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…

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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)
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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 —…

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  • 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)
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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…

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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)
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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…

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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)
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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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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…

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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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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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