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NSP & LCC graduate Domesti-PUPS

July 3, 2019

It was an inspiring and emotional day for a group of men living at the Nebraska State Penitentiary and Lincoln Correctional Center as they stood proud, watching their pups from non-profit group Domesti-PUPS graduate as trained service dogs. Each K-9 will now take their place beside a person who will need their assistance in a variety of ways. This video from Domesti-PUPS gives a glimpse into the trainers at NDCS and the future these dogs will make possible for their new people.

Watch the video here:

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MHA celebrates new Honu Home

July 2, 2019

The Mental Health Association (MHA) of Nebraska recently held its 4th Annual Grill & Chill at its newest Honu Home of Lincoln. The Honu Home is a respite facility operated by the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Nebraska. It provides continual peer support to clients who qualify for placement at the home. These clients are men and women who used to live at NDCS facilities who may struggle with mental and behavioral health challenges.

The new, larger Honu Home is able to house and assist 20 people at a time. The event doubled as an open house and thank you to the community and volunteers who stepped up to donate...Read more

NDCS Honor Guard hosts corn hole tournament

July 1, 2019

Everyone is invited to the NDCS Honor Guard's Corn Hole Tournament benefiting the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation on Saturday, August 3rd. Registration and payment deadline is July 26th.

Contact Jill Ourada at jill.ourada@nebraska.gov to sign up or for more information.Read more

NCCW Ladies Advance Education

June 28, 2019

Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) held its annual High School and GED Graduation this week.

This year, two ladies earned their High School diplomas and two earned their GED certificates!

The ladies did an amazing job reaching these accomplishments!

Thank you to our wonderful teachers who helped them as well!Read more

Watch a video about why NDCS teammates do what we do.

June 27, 2019

There are many reasons why we do what we do. Here are just a few...#KeepPeopleSafe #WorkWithUs

Video can be found here .

NDCS Teammates: This video is available for your viewing at Q:\General Information\Feature Videos for NDCS.

Here is the NDCS YouTube link to the video: https://youtu.be/DEPJDJExfoU Read more

Interview on the spot at our job fairs

June 26, 2019

Interview with NDCS at our job fairs! On Wednesday, June 26th, we were at Southeast Community College-Adams Hall in Beatrice. We have two more fairs scheduled coming up! Flyers will be posted soon!

#Workwithus #joinourteam#KeepPeopleSafe

Until then, you can watch this video to get a glimpse of all of the opportunities and hiring bonus going on now at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services HERE !

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LCC Harambee club celebrates Juneteenth

June 25, 2019

A large ceremony took place at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) on Saturday, June 15th, in honor of Juneteenth – the June 19, 1865 day that signifies the ending of slavery in the United States.

The Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization (HACO) is a popular club at LCC that’s grown in membership and depth over the years. The men living at LCC and LCC teammates both talked about how they appreciate the time the club commits to the Juneteenth event.

The club consists of about 30 dedicated members who focus on education and leadership. Each month, they do book reports as well as hold each other up to being...Read more

Work Ethic Camp helps at major cancer research fundraiser

June 24, 2019

Raising money for cancer research is the number one goal of the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha. Every year, the non-profit organization puts on the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska in different parts of the state. This year, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Work Ethic Camp (WEC) participated in setting up the massive event in rural Wauneta, Nebraska.

Three WEC staff and 10 people living at WEC traveled to the town of nearly 600 residents to help set up the fundraising event. The WEC participants volunteered all three days to help set up tables and chairs, spread wood chips, unload...Read more

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