Nine men at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) recently completed and graduated from the facility’s first Prison Fellowship Academy (PFA). When the PFA program had to be moved from in-person to virtual, due to the pandemic, staff from LCC, PFA and volunteers created the systems necessary to have the volunteers and participants meet virtually twice a week.

“The participants were grateful that we found a way to continue coming into the facility and providing programming,” said Liz Stanoschekc, Prison Fellowship Area Director for Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. “These men had made a year-long commitment, and I...Read more

NDCS staff members, family and friends just wrapped up the Corrections Month Virtual Race. Participants chose whether they wanted to compete in the 5K or the 10K. They had to finish their run in one day. Proof of completion times was recorded using an app.

The first-place winners received a $40 Walmart gift card and the second-place winners received a $30 Walmart gift card. The results are as follows:

1st place in the Women’s 5K was Berenice Mines, unit case manager at Community Corrections Center – Omaha.

1st place in the Women’s 10K was Agnes Stairs, psychologist at the Omaha Correctional Center. 2nd...Read more

Take me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd…

This Saturday, June 12, is Corrections Staff Night at the Lincoln Saltdogs vs. Kane County Cougars game at Haymarket Park. Tickets for team members are $10 each. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. and team members will be in section 204. The NDCS Honor Guard team will be presenting colors before the game.

For those interested in a career with NDCS, there will be a booth with more information on open positions. Staff will also be handing out fans and flyers.

So, what are you waiting for? Batter up! We hope to see you at the old ball game. Visit...Read more