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NDCS Social Media Posts

Thinking for a Change celebrates graduating class

September 8, 2021

A big congratulations to these men for graduating from the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary this summer. Developed by the National Institute of Corrections, T4C is designed to help participants develop social and problem-solving skills — skills that will allow them to react to situations in positive ways, rather than making bad or destructive choices. We are proud of all the work they have put into their future success. #KeepPeopleSafe #MakeADifferenceRead more

Angel Tree Christmas visits CCC-L

September 7, 2021

Thousands of children with an incarcerated mom or dad unwrap joy each year thanks to the work of the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Christmas program.

Liz Stanosheck, area director of Prison Fellowship Ministries, recently visited Community Corrections Center – Lincoln to talk to the incarcerated population about signing up for the Angel Tree Christmas program. Children who are a part of this program will receive a gift and a message of hope this December, on behalf of their incarcerated parent. Angel Tree also offers year-round support to families through summer camps and sports camps for children of incarcerated...Read more

The Chocolate Season visits CCC-L

September 3, 2021

The Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) recently teamed up with The Chocolate Season to host the chocolate and coffee shop's food truck at CCC-L. The truck visited both the men's and women's housing units with coffee, chai, scones and a large assortment of homemade desserts. It’s safe to say that everyone enjoyed it!

Thank you to The Chocolate Season for providing team members and the incarcerated population with the lovely taste of coffee and desserts.Read more

Health Services hiring bonus

September 2, 2021

We're offering up to $5,000 in Hiring Bonuses for RNs, LPNs, and Staff Care Technicians. Find out more at https://corrections.nebraska.gov/hiring-bonuses

#NDCSjobs #applyforajob #stayforacareer #Nurses #RN #LPN #CNA #healthservices

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution also has monthly commuter bonuses!!Read more

SCC part-time job fair

September 1, 2021

Join us! NDCS will have a part-time job fair tomorrow at the Southeast Community College Lincoln campus located at 8800 O Street from 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

Visit our website to find more information about our open positions: https://corrections.nebraska.gov/careers

#JobFairRead more

CCC-L MVP of the Quarter

August 31, 2021

At the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L), Unit Caseworker Theresa Lloren was recently named the “MVP of the Quarter.” This fun award is given to teammates who go above and beyond to embody the NDCS mission to keep people safe. Lloren is a responsible and dedicated team member at CCC-L and her teammates note that she deserves the recognition.

Great job, Lloren! Keep up the great work!

#KeepPeopleSafeRead more

Women at NCCW create holiday cards for U.S. troops

August 30, 2021

It may still be summer but women at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) are already looking towards the holiday season of giving. Twenty-eight women at NCCW worked hard to create 70 holiday cards, which will be given to U.S. military troops serving overseas to send back home to their families. These creative cards turned out fantastic and will surely bring joy to families across the country!

Thank you to these ladies for sharing your creative talents to make a difference. NCCW is planning to hold more of these events in the near future.

#MakeADifferenceRead more

OCC Intentional Peer Support Graduation

August 27, 2021

Congratulations to these 14 men at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) for graduating from the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) program through a partnership with the Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA-NE). IPS helps individuals recover from mental illness, addiction or trauma with the assistance of someone who has similar life experiences. Through training with MHA-NE staff, these men learned to see things from new angles, develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns and support and challenge each other.

Prior to the graduation ceremony, the men celebrated with a BBQ-catered dinner.

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