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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.
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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…
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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)
RTC inmate death
January 2, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (26-01) CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@…
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- Press Release
- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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—…
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- Cornhusker State Industries (CSI)
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…
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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)
- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
- Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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…
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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)
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…
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- Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
- Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)




