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Teammates train to be more efficient

September 9, 2019

Eric Spry, one of the process improvement coordinators at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), facilitates Yellow Belt training for teammates.

Yellow Belt training is part of the Center of Operational Excellence Lean Six Sigma program.

Yellow Belts are usually managers and supervisors. They are the eyes and ears to identifying areas of progress and finding ways to improve processes within state agencies. Those improvements should lead to efficiencies and potentially, savings for taxpayers. This is another area in which NDCS focuses on ways to: Keep People Safe.

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WEC spends day of celebration

September 6, 2019

Every year, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) sets up a day full of fun activities for the men living there. It’s a time when everyone can smile, laugh and enjoy each other’s company. Events like this are important in facilities as they help relieve stress and also develop rapport between the men and NDCS teammates. There were a variety of fun games and competitive exercise classes, along with some tricycle races. One person living at WEC told staff they can’t remember a time when they laughed this hard all in one day.Read more

Women and NDCS teammates build rapport at retreat

September 5, 2019

The second annual Water Walker’s Retreat was held at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) and facilitated by Records Manager Devon Davis.

Warden Angela Folts-Oberle has been a huge supporter of the group due to its positive impact for resident and staff rapport. The women meet monthly for spiritual guidance and to help others continue to be up-lifted and encouraged. Several women came together to plan an itinerary that allowed open dialogue about women’s health care that was facilitated by Super Sergeant Nikkol Senff. Dance 2 Be Free program facilitators created dances that showed women empowerment and...Read more

Five celebrate T4C graduation

September 4, 2019

Five incarcerated men graduated from Thinking for a Change (T4C) at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on August 30, 2019. Secretary Michelle Decker and Quality Assurance Specialist Rusell Ogg instructed the 12-week course. T4C is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections that uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders and addresses attitudes, behavior, family, friends and aggression.

“I feel like I can be myself in this class,” said Che Holloway, one of the T4C students. “I learned how to control my emotions and respond to...Read more

WEC welcomes with inspiring messages

September 3, 2019

As incarcerated individuals enter the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook, Nebraska they are greeted by inspiring messages in the intake hallway as they wait to be checked in. Warden Morello wanted it this way – to welcome them to their new home and reinforce positive messaging.

“We want them to know they’re not a number,” said Deanna Johnson, assistant warden at WEC. “These men will be our neighbors some day and we want the best for them as they work to improve their way of thinking.”Read more

TSCI Excelorators Toastmaster club holds annual symposium

August 30, 2019

The Excelorators Toastmaster club of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently held their annual symposium. Several outside guests were able to attend the symposium and members had a chance to compete in a speech contest. This club continues to thrive with a number of active participants.

The Excelorators club of TSCI belongs to Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The Excelorators’ mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has...Read more

Meet Intelligence Captain Freese

August 29, 2019

Intelligence Captain Freese talks about his 15-year career with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and all the amazing people who have become his work family over the years.https://corrections.nebraska.gov/careers

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Lincoln entertainer Josh Hoyer and band perform at Nebraska State Penitentiary

August 28, 2019

JoANNE YOUNG Lincoln Journal Star Aug 27, 2019 Updated Aug 28, 2019

https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/lincoln-entertainer-josh-hoyer-and-band-perform-at-nebraska-state/article_bbf82560-41fa-58b8-9851-4124c43a9e2b.html

Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal took a couple of turns at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on Tuesday, entertaining prisoners inside the walls for more than...Read more

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