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CJC completes 17th Restorative Justice class at TSCI

May 31, 2018

The Community Justice Center (CJC) completed its 17th Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) “Restorative Justice -Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) Class” on May 22. Eighty nine percent of class participants rated the class Excellent! With eighty percent showing some level of empathy and/or insight in the effects their actions on their victims/community. Two class participants said: “I learned how to take care of my Emotional Hygiene and also how my victims really suffered". “I now know what Restorative Justice is and how I’ve impacted the lives of my victims, community and family.”Read more

LCC team members participate in Special Olympics Torch Run

May 31, 2018

On May 16, team members from Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run. Read the York-Times article here: http://www.yorknewstimes.com/news/law-enforcement-torch-run-takes-place-saturday-precedes-special-olympics/article_6526d924-58bb-11e8-bce7-8fad4587c4ae.html Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Pamela Voss

May 30, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Case Worker Pamela Voss monitors population movement at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Voss has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since January of 2018. Her main duties include securing doors and making sure people get where they need to go. Voss said her military background has helped her transition seamlessly into her role. “I feel like I’m serving and protecting inmates and the public,” she said. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

TSCI celebrates 63rd SAU graduating class

May 30, 2018

On May 29, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) celebrated its 63rd Substance Abuse Unit (SAU) graduating class. For the first time at TSCI, graduation was celebrated with family and friends in the visiting room. Guest speaker Dr. Richard Thomas spoke of committing to change and the power of family support to the ten graduates. Congratulations!Read more

NDCS representatives to attend Crete job fair

May 30, 2018

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) representatives will be attending the Nebraska City Job Fair on June 19.Read more

Eleven incarcerated men graduate from T4C at NSP

May 30, 2018

Eleven incarcerated men graduated from Thinking for a Change (T4C) at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on May 26. Sergeant Matt Reisdorff and Unit Manager Rowan Taylor instructed the class on how to make positive choices in difficult situations. The graduation was also attended by Inspector General Doug Koebernick. Congratulations, graduates!

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Christian Heritage hosts Father Son Hang Outs at TSCI

May 30, 2018

Christian Heritage hosted two Father Son Hang Outs at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) on March 12 and May 26. A total of seven fathers enjoyed painting, yard games, cupcakes and a photo booth with their sons.Read more

Christian Heritage hosts Father Son Hang Out at OCC

May 29, 2018

Christian Heritage hosted a Father Son Hang Out at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) on May 17. Seven fathers and 11 sons enjoyed painting, yard games, cupcakes and a photo booth together.Read more

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