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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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4 Ps 2025 Recap

RECAP REEL: Physical Plant

January 2, 2026

The spaces we build shape the work we’re able to do. That’s why the new multi‑custody facility replacing the Nebraska State Penitentiary is being…

  • Social Media
  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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RTC inmate death

January 2, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-01) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…

  • General
  • Press Release
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2026

As we step into 2026, we want to say thank you to our dedicated teammates. Your commitment to our mission of keeping people safe — and your drive to…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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4 Ps 2025 Recap

RECAP REEL: Policies

December 31, 2025

Strong policies set the foundation for everything we do. By building an incentives‑based approach and keeping safety and accountability at the center…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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4 Ps 2025 Recap

RECAP REEL: Programs

December 30, 2025

NDCS has fully implemented the 5‑Key Model for Reentry and Well‑being Development™, bringing a strengths‑based framework to rehabilitation and…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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4 Ps 2025 Recap

RECAP REEL: People

December 29, 2025

Every NDCS team member plays a role in our rehabilitative mission. This year, we strengthened staff training with a deeper focus on rehabilitation…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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CSI Signs

CSI Signs

December 26, 2025

We got an up-close look at the official Nebraska road signs at the Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) Open House. This isn't just manufacturing—…

  • Social Media
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
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Class 825 Photo Gallery

Photos: Welcome Class 825!

December 25, 2025

Big welcome to our newest team members, Class 825, during this holiday season!NDCS is a 24/7/365 operation, and we appreciate the team members who…

  • Social Media
  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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HOPE Packs

HOPE Packs

December 24, 2025

HOPE Packs, donated by the Willow Creek Community Church, were delivered and distributed to all NDCS facilities this week. Each HOPE Pack contains an…

  • Social Media
  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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OCC Full-Scale Exercise

OCC Full-Scale Exercise

December 23, 2025

There are many ways to #KeepPeopleSafe in a corrections environment, including being prepared for any challenge. The Omaha Complex Incident…

  • Social Media
  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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