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Defy Ventures kicks off at NCCW

February 16, 2018

Twenty-seven incarcerated women at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) attended a kick-off event for Defy Ventures' "CEO of Your New Life" program on Feb. 15. Citing the women in his life for many of his successes, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Director Scott R. Frakes was ecstatic to introduce Defy to the women at NCCW. "It's the strong women who are going to help fix America," he said. NCCW marks the fourth facility in Nebraska and just the third women's facility in the country to offer the program. The six- to seven-month class focuses on entrepreneurship, career readiness, character...Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Eric Kasik

February 16, 2018

Process Improvement Coordinator (PIC) Eric Kasik maps out an Accounts Payable Receivable (APR) process at Central Office. Kasik has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since November 2017. His main job duties include forming workgroups comprised of NDCS team members, observing current processes and helping teams implement their solutions. “Process improvement puts action to the day-to-day things that frustrate people,” Kasik said. “I love seeing change, being a part of the problem solving process and making things easier for people.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Jay Wilson

February 14, 2018

Corporal Jay Wilson greets team members with a smile at the front entrance of the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Wilson has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services since 2004. He is currently assigned in a relief position, which means team members will see his smiling face throughout the facility. When asked what he likes best about his job, Wilson easily replied, “Spreading the happiness, making a difference.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

CJC completes 56th class at LCC

February 13, 2018

The Community Justice Center recently completed its 56th Restorative Justice – Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) class at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). "It was helpful because it taught me how to not repeat the crime and harm I've done to others," one participant said.Read more

KMTV tells story of Dance To Be Free at NCCW

February 9, 2018

See KMTV 3 News Now's story on Dance to be Free at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW): https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/special-report-womens-prison-uses-dances-to-copeRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: James Corwin

February 9, 2018

Maintenance Specialist James Corwin helps an incarcerated individual cut a piece of lexan, which will be used for doors, windows and TV covers at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Corwin has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2004. His main job duties include supervising porters and completing work orders for broken or missing concrete and tile. “I love doing construction and I love the people I work with,” Corwin said. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Amy Wander

February 8, 2018

Sanitation and Canine Corporal Amy Wander supervises incarcerated men, family members and volunteers during the recent Defy Ventures graduation at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Wander has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2000. Her main job duties include supervising the population, cleaning of the facility and dogs in the Domesti-Pups program, in addition to teaching the canine class. “I enjoy watching all of these guys change,” Wander said. “It makes me feel like I’m accomplishing my job in helping to get these guys ready to reenter society.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

NDCS honors special teams at fifth annual awards ceremony

February 8, 2018

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) held its fifth annual Special Teams Awards Ceremony at the Staff Training Academy (STA) on Feb. 6.

“While special team members don’t work for recognition, there is no doubt that they do work worthy of recognition,” said Diane Sabatka-Rine, deputy director of Operations. “I am grateful to each one of you for what you do for NDCS. You should all be incredibly proud of the work you do, the person you are and the difference you make. While individuals will be recognized this morning, this observance is really for each and every NDCS special team member. I thank you for...Read more

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