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Domesti-PUPS graduate to fur-ever homes

November 16, 2023

This month we celebrate three special PUPS - Bingo, Perry, and Coach, as they have completed their training at the Tecumseh State Correctional…

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National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Audit Training

November 15, 2023

A team of four National Institute of Corrections (NIC) leaders spent time with NDCS security subject-matter experts to share their specialized…

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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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Excellence in Leadership Awards

November 14, 2023

Congratulations to our NDCS team members who received the Excellence in Leadership recognition from Governor Jim Pillen. This award recognizes…

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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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Thinking for a Change Program

November 13, 2023

Several months of dedication culminated in an important achievement for these men, who recently graduated from the Thinking for a Change (T4C)…

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  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
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Honoring Veterans Day

November 11, 2023

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services thanks all military veterans for their service and sacrifice. We take pride in knowing we have many…

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Kairos Inside Prison Ministry

November 3, 2023

Last month, the Kairos Inside Prison Ministry held an event at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Kairos Inside is a Christian ministry whose mission…

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  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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YOGA at CCC-O

November 2, 2023

One of the ways men at the Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O) are pursuing wellness is through yoga. The class is led by Brooke Monaco, who…

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  • Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCC-O)
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Ground Breaking: Tiny Home Village

November 1, 2023

Last week, Deputy Director Jeremy Elder (far left) was part of the team to officially break ground on Hope Village, a tiny home village for…

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Celebrating Years of Service

October 31, 2023

October has been designated as Public Servant Recognition Month in Nebraska, and we’re closing out the month with a big thank you to these NDCS…

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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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Welcome Class 1223

October 30, 2023

Today we celebrate the graduation from the Staff Training Academy of our newest teammates, Class 1223. Welcome to the team, and congratulations for…

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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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