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Four formerly incarcerated ladies and Diane Good Collins, Director of the 180 RAP program from Metro Community College, visited the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW), to lead the "Living Above Your Circumstances" workshop. The workshop shared inspiration and encouragement to residents at NCCW.Read more

Pre-Service class 1418 graduated from the Staff Training Academy (STA) on November 28. Congratulations!Read more

When the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC), conducted its 3rd Quarter Employee Recognition, the guest speaker of the event was Director Frakes. Director Frakes presented items from the 2019-2023 strategic plan, and spent a considerable amount of time opening the floor to a dialogue session between staff and himself. In addition, the following staff were recognized during this event. Employee of the Quarter (Corporal Nellie Flores and Corporal Jerry Brittain), Operations Award (Records Officer Mandy Hatfield) and Warden Award (Captain Seth Perlman). The following staff were recognized for longevity, 5 years: Officer Bradley Herring...Read more

Six incarcerated men at Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC), graduated from T4C on November 2. One of the men from the group acknowledged this was the first programming he’s ever finished and how the class really opened his eyes to seeing things from another point of view. Congratulations!Read more

The Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) held its first poetry slam on Nov. 14. The event was put on by "Writer's Block," a program with the Nebraska Writers Collective. Two self-betterment clubs, Harambee and NASCA, were able to join together and present their poetry in front of a large, welcoming crowd. The poetry slam was put together to help participating club members with public speaking, developing writing skills and community engagement. The event was a huge success. Approximately 10 volunteers gave a helping hand with scoring the poetry, and approximately 15 poets participated.Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corporal Nicole Weaver supervises the yard at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Weaver has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2008. Her job duties include supervising inmate activities and providing escorts. “I enjoy working with the people I do,” Weaver said. “We all work well as a team. In a stressful job like this, you need people you can have fun with when the time is right.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) held their annual Veterans Club Banquet on Nov. 5.

The NSP Vets are very active in making poppies for the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary averages a $3 donation per poppy. The NSP Vets made 20,030 poppies last year, and they had a goal of increasing that number. So far this year, they have made 65,425 poppies that garnered $196,275 in donations. Over the last 20 years, they have garnered donations in the amount of $638,310.

Senator Thomas Brewer was the keynote speaker at this year’s banquet. Senator Brewer served 13 tours of duty, six of which were in Afghanistan...Read more

The Nebraska State Penitentiary held family fun days on Oct. 15 and 16. Thank you to all who attended!Read more

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