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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 inmate death

December 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-44) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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NDCS Behavioral Health Services

December 13, 2024

Today, we're sending a special shout-out to the remarkable Health Services teammates at our facilities, acknowledging their unwavering commitment and…

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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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OCC: UNO TRAC Class

December 12, 2024

This past week, men at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) wrapped up their semester with the UNO TRAC program by preparing and delivering speeches.…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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Cornhusker State Industries

December 11, 2024

Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) is on a mission to prepare incarcerated men and women for successful reentry back into our communities through…

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  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
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WEC: Midland Code Academy

December 10, 2024

The second cohort of Midland Code Academy has begun at Work Ethic Camp. In this program, students learn the basics of coding, including HTML,…

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NDCS Career: Marketing Specialist

December 9, 2024

Do you have marketing experience or related education? Our Communications Division is hiring a Marketing Specialist to elevate the agency’s marketing…

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Notice of Meeting

December 6, 2024

Reentry Continuity Advisory Board Monday, December 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., on Webex (see information below on how to join the meeting) AGENDA…

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5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development™

December 6, 2024

This year, NDCS adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development™, which encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they…

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  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
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Challenge Coins of NDCS

December 5, 2024

NDCS challenge coins are one of the ways we recognize our teammates for the exemplary service they provide to the population and the public.…

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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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WEC shares artistic talent

December 5, 2024

Last month the McCook Community Hospital invited local organizations to help promote cancer awareness throughout the McCook community and beyond.…

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