News & Information

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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Reentry Summit 2024

November 13, 2024

Kicking off an incredible day with our partners as we work together to #TransformNebraska Click here to learn more about the Reentry Summit!

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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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Class 1324 Graduates

November 12, 2024

Our mission is to keep people safe, and our team members are essential to accomplishing that goal. Today, we welcomed the newest NDCS teammates —…

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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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Honoring Veterans Day

November 11, 2024

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) thanks all military veterans for their service and sacrifice. Our greatest resources are the…

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  • 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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Challenge Coins

November 8, 2024

The practice of awarding challenge coins has a long history among corrections professionals as a way of showing appreciation for exemplary service…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
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Programming Celebration

November 7, 2024

These individuals at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) represent a willingness to learn, grow and positively influence others. They…

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NDCS assists DCDC security audit

November 7, 2024

Security supervisors from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services participated in a security audit of the Douglas County Department of…

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CERT Graduation

November 6, 2024

Teammates who are part of NDCS special teams don’t do it for the recognition, but there is no doubt that they deserve it. NDCS recently held a…

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Nursing at NDCS

November 5, 2024

Are you a dedicated registered nurse who values quality care and excels in communication? Join our team today! Click here to discover more details.…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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NDCS launches hospice care volunteer program

November 4, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-40) 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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Hospice Care Program at NDCS

November 4, 2024

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Service's (NDCS) has launched a program aimed at bringing transformative change to end-of-life care in…

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  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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