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NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Jorge Diaz

June 18, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Teacher Jorge Diaz works on an individualized education plan at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Diaz has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2014. His main duties include teaching high school classes and holding independent study sessions. “I love teaching and helping these guys learn,” Diaz said. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

TEDx event at NCCW

June 14, 2018

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) participated in a TEDx event, hosted at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) on May 18. “Being part of a TEDx event is a unique experience,” NDCS Director Scott R. Frakes said. “It brings an almost indescribable energy to the facility, which will be inspiring to participants and viewers alike.” The event at NCCW is licensed by the nonprofit TED organization in New York. The license allows for 100 people in the live audience, all of whom are incarcerated women at NCCW.

The NCCW event featured talks by six incarcerated women; Director Frakes; Lucy Wallace...Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Tim Mayberry

June 14, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corporal Tim Mayberry conducts a pat search at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Mayberry has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2013. His main duties include conducting pat searches, area checks and escorts. “I believe in helping the youth rebuild,” Mayberry said. “We’re getting them prepared to go back out.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

Nine men graduate from T4C at TSCI

June 13, 2018

On June 5, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) completed its third Thinking for a Change (T4C) program. This course taught by NDCS staff trained to facilitate was offered for the first time in this unit. Nine students graduated from this thirteen week program which meets twice a week and requires individual study. These students were committed to the completion of this program gaining a feeling of accomplishment at the end. Two comments from students were, “ it taught me how to walk through a situation before I reacted”, and “this is the first class I have ever stuck with”.Read more

Central Office celebrates Correctional Officers and Employees

June 13, 2018

On May 31, the Central Office ended Correctional Officers and Employees month with a yogurt bar for employees. Throughout the month of May, various facilities within the Nebraska Department of Corrections (NDCS) held such events to express gratitude for the hard work of those who work in Corrections.Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Tracy Donovan

June 13, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corporal Tracy Donovan conducts a sponsor class for potential sponsors for incarcerated individuals at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). Donovan has been with Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2015. Her main job duties include monitoring inmate activities, conducting searches and supervising the administration porters. She also assists in conducting sponsor classes and will begin teaching Thinking for a Change. “It has been a great experience working with individuals who are transitioning back into society and striving to better their personal and professional lives,”...Read more

CJC Completes 63rd Restorative Justice Class at LCC

June 12, 2018

The Community Justice Center (CJC) completed its 63rd Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC Restrictive Housing) “Restorative Justice” Crime Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) Class on June 7. One hundred percent of class participants rated the class excellent, with seventy percent showing some level of empathy and/or insight in the effects their actions had on their victims/community. A few participants of the class had this to say, "“It helped me see my inconsistencies in my actions and the lack of knowledge by whom I ultimately affected" as well as, “It helped me understand how I hurt others with my crimes.”

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NSP celebrates Correctional Officers and Employees

June 12, 2018

To celebrate Correctional Officers and Employees month during May, food was served every week at Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). On May 23, chef salads were served as they celebrated and showed their appreciation of all who work in Corrections.

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