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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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Holiday cheer at OCC quarterly awards

December 15, 2023

The fourth quarter is usually filled with holiday cheer, and this month the Omaha Correctional Center showed their holiday spirit for the facility’s…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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RTC inmate deaths

December 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-75) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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Class 1423 Graduates

December 14, 2023

For the past six weeks, Class 1423 has covered a lot of ground learning the knowledge and practical skills to begin a successful NDCS career. Today…

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  • 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)
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Holiday Toy Drive

December 14, 2023

Big thanks and shout out to the NDCS teammates who helped donate new toys to the People’s City Mission holiday toy drive. #People #Community #…

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Missing inmate arrested

December 13, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-74) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Teammate Tuesday

December 12, 2023

We’re always looking for ways to recognize team members who go the extra mile, and Corporal (Cpl.) Garrett Slezak is one of those teammates! He was…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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NDCS Strategic Plan

December 11, 2023

People, programs, policies and physical plants are the heart of NDCS Strategic Plan.  Through developing our people, following sound…

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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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RTC inmate death

December 8, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-73) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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NCYF High School Graduation

December 8, 2023

Yesterday was an incredibly special day for these young men and their families! The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) Community High School…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
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Prison Fellowship sponsored event to show appreciation to TSCI

December 7, 2023

We have an amazing team at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI), and it’s always rewarding to see their work recognized!  This…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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