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Global Leadership Summit

August 15, 2024

This month, incarcerated individuals and NDCS leaders took part in the Global Leadership Summit. All nine NDCS facilities were simulcast sites for the event, and participants had some amazing things to say about their experience. It was two impactful days of encouragement and wisdom, hearing from leadership experts focused on equipping others to be change agents in today’s world. #LeadershipMattersRead more

Wellness fair in Omaha

August 14, 2024

Our people are the foundation for everything we do, and supporting their wellness is essential to the work of our agency.

NDCS hosted a wellness fair yesterday for team members at our three Omaha facilities.

Team members were encouraged to come spend time with wellness vendors, play some games, enjoy healthy snacks and engage in all things wellness.

Shoutout to our Wellness Coordinator Jadyn Gentleman for leading this amazing event!

#wellnessmatters #NDCSEvents #NDCSOmaha

Learn more about Teammate Wellness here! Read more

Community Involvement Event

August 13, 2024

Recently NDCS leaders attended the Community Involvement Event at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Warden Craig Gable and Acting Warden Allison Drescher gave inspiring talks about the crucial role of community involvement in reentry. The guest speaker, an individual who was formerly incarcerated, shared his powerful journey and the impact of NDCS programs on his reintegration. Let’s keep building those community bridges! #CommunityEngagement #Reentry2030 #TRANSFORMNebraska

Community Representation:

NDCS Community Alliance Community Justice Center Heartland Workforce Solutions RISE Crossroads Connections and...Read more

OCC Veterans Club Symposium

August 12, 2024

This past month, Omaha Correctional Center’s Veterans Club held their annual Symposium. They celebrated by eating pizza and sharing their individual experiences of serving in the armed forces. Clubs inside our facilities are a great way to encourage positive social engagement amongst the population and establish meaningful connections within the groups. #TRANSFORMNebraskaRead more

Cornhusker State Industries at NDCS

August 9, 2024

As a self-supporting correctional industries program of NDCS, Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) plays a pivotal role in ourTRANFORM Nebraska efforts. CSI provides meaningful work trajectories for hundreds of incarcerated men and women at five different facilities throughout the state.

Thank you to our partners at CSI for all you do! #TRANSFORMNebraska #Reentry2030 #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

MCC 180 RAP at TSCI

August 8, 2024

Through a partnership with Metropolitan Community College (MCC) 180 Re-entry Assistance Program at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) and Cornhusker State Industries, MCC hosts a Career Readiness Center at TSCI, an area dedicated to offering workforce development through education to the incarcerated population.

Students have an opportunity to attend classes each quarter to earn career certificates in construction, electrical technology, information technology and manufacturing. This partnership has unlocked new potential to TRANSFORM Nebraska and help incarcerated individuals further their reentry...Read more

5-Keys Model at NDCS

August 7, 2024

As part of TRANSFORM Nebraska, NDCS has adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development. This model provides a variety of rehabilitative services divided into five different keys:

Healthy Thinking Patterns Effective Coping Strategies Positive Social Engagement Positive Relationships Meaningful Work Trajectories

Each category focuses on specific needs through a variety of programs.The model encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they focus their personal development before reentering their community. #TRANSFORMNebraska #programs #reentryRead more

RTC: Annual Picnic

August 6, 2024

This past month our dedicated teammates at the Reception and Treatment Center held their second annual picnic in pioneers park! It was a day filled with food, family and fun! Here’s to many more moments of celebration and appreciation of our teammates! #peopleRead more

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