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

January 17, 2025

NDCS has launched the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development, a framework for reentry preparation. This model provides a variety of rehabilitative services in five different key areas.

Each category focuses on specific needs through a variety of programs and encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they focus their personal development before reentry. #Rehabilitation #5KeyModelforReentryandWellbeingDevelopment

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Wellness Matters at NDCS

January 15, 2025

Yesterday NDCS hosted a wellness fair at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution for team members to come spend time with wellness vendors, play some games, enjoy healthy snacks and engage in all things wellness.

There was an incredible amount of enthusiasm and support for wellness at this event! Our people are the foundation for everything we do, and supporting their wellness is a core part of the NDCS #StrategicPlan.

NDCS is on a mission to bring these wellness resources to team members across the agency. Shoutout to Wellness Coordinator Jadyn Gentleman for leading this event. #...Read more

Above and beyond

January 15, 2025

Today we want to give a shout out to the men at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility who generously volunteered their time and effort for upkeep projects at the facility. These dedicated individuals went above and beyond by painting, cleaning, and making necessary repairs throughout the facility. Their hard work resulted in a improved appearance for the facility’s #PhysicalPlant. #RehabilitationRead more

NDCS 4Ps Strategic Plan

January 14, 2025

Through developing our People, following sound correctional Policies, and investing in our Physical Plants, we provide Program opportunities for our population to develop the tools and skills to successfully reenter their communities. It’s how we keep people safe. #StrategicPlan

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Cookies at WEC

January 13, 2025

The men at the Work Ethic Camp worked together to bake cookies for the population. Given opportunities such as working in the kitchen allows incarcerated individuals to learn meaningful work trajectories as well as creating positive social engagement and relationships amongst the population. #5 KeysToWellbeing #MeaningfulWorkTrajectoriesRead more

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Commuting in the Community

January 10, 2025

At Community Corrections Centers in Lincoln and Omaha, incarcerated individuals have the opportunity to participate in work and education in the community. Many individuals use the facility vans, city bus, and loaner bikes from NDCS grant partners to get them to their place of employment. #ReentryRead more

NDCS Food Service Team

January 6, 2025

At NDCS, incarcerated individuals can gain meaningful work experience by helping prepare meals in the facilities. All those who work in the kitchen complete ServSafe training.

This program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of food service industry experts on the best practices in food service. Once completed, the person receives a nationally recognized certificate that can be used for employment in the restaurant industry. #MeaningfulWork #FoodSafety

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NDCS: Mission

January 3, 2025

Here at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) we’re on a mission to keep people safe and #TRANSFORMNebraska.Read more

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