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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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NSP staff member injured in assault

December 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-76) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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MVPs at CCC-L

December 29, 2023

Athletes are awarded the title of "MVP" for exemplary performance and the contributions they make to their teams. In the same spirit, the Community…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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NDCS Vision

December 28, 2023

Having a vision gives direction, and here at NDCS our vision is clear: Safe Prisons - Transformed Lives - Safe Communities. It’s a direct reflection…

  • 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)
  • Central Office (CO)
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7 Habits on the Inside

December 27, 2023

Congratulations to these men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution for completing The 7 Habits on the Inside.  This 12-week program is…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Seeking licensed Medical Radiographer

December 26, 2023

NDCS is looking for a licensed Medical Radiographer in the Lincoln area. Pay based on experience (range $19.63 - $28.94) plus the $3.00 facility…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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NSP Family Fun Day

December 22, 2023

Today was a special day at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) —  Family Fun Day! Much laughter could be heard throughout the NSP gym as…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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Celebrating 50 Years of Service

December 21, 2023

50 YEARS of service!  We’re celebrating an amazing teammate who has been with the State of Nebraska for half a century.  Ginger Shurter,…

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RSU-90 Program Completion

December 20, 2023

Congratulations to these men at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln for recently completing the 90-day Residential Substance Use (RSU-90)…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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Cereal Day from the EAC at CCC-O

December 19, 2023

Across the agency, teammates on each facility Employee Activity Committee (EAC) are engagement champions – planning and hosting fun events to bring…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
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Alpha graduation at RTC

December 18, 2023

“No matter the situation, keep your faith strong.” These words from a recent graduate of Alpha at the Reception and Treatment Center highlight the…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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