IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Clinical Psychologist Michael Luebbert explains a wellness program he created at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Luebbert has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2001. His job duties include completing psychology evaluations upon intake, running treatment groups and developing programming for the entire department. “No one comes to prison because they are evil or bad,” Luebbert said. “I think I can help people become self-aware and reflective, and help them take care of their own suffering.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

A volunteer at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) was recently named Southeast Community College's (SCC) “Teacher of the Year." Amy Doty teaches a writing group with incarcerated women at NCCW, through which she has created a blog to help them share their stories. "It is a very amazing project for the ladies, as they have been able to deal with some of the things that are very important to them," Administrative Assistant Lori Keller said. "Amy is an amazing person and has been an inspiration for many." Read SCC's story on Doty's accomplishments here: https://www.southeast.edu/news_stories/scc_instructor_named_%E2%...Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Recreation Specialist De’Marius Foy tosses a football with an incarcerated youth at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Foy has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since July 2018. His job duties include facilitating and structuring programs, exhibiting role model behaviors and putting on events. “I look forward to keeping our population motivated,” Foy said. “You can either go downhill or use that minor setback as motivation for a major comeback.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more