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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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OCC Art Exhibition
February 21, 2025
Thank you to the Inmate Positive Impact Council (IPIC) for organizing this event and allowing those housed at the Omaha Correctional Center to…
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- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
Physical Plant: OCC
February 21, 2025
Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a…
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- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
Physical Plant: WEC
February 20, 2025
Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a…
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RTC inmate death
February 20, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-08)CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic CommunicationsOFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov …
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- Central Office (CO)
- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
Renovating the community
February 20, 2025
For the past two years, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) work crews have assisted with renovations of McCook Christian Church-Palisades Campus, painting the…
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Healthy Thinking Patterns
February 18, 2025
Developing healthy thinking patterns is an important part of rehabilitation. Skill building in this area can increase success in family relationships…
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- Central Office (CO)
Positive Social Engagement
February 14, 2025
Participation in pro-social activities is pivotal to growth and development. Participating in clubs, classes and events cultivate positive…
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- Central Office (CO)
Physical Plant: STA
February 13, 2025
The mission of the STA is to create and maintain a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and confidence by providing quality training and development…
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- Central Office (CO)
WEC: Program Completion Celebration
February 12, 2025
This past week, a celebration was held at Work Ethic Camp for those who completed programming from July-December. Congratulations to the men at the…
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- Central Office (CO)
American Heart Month
February 11, 2025
Heart Health Awareness Month, also known as American Heart Month, is observed in February as a time to raise awareness about heart disease and how to…
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