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NCYF hosts Prison Fellowship Hope Event

May 21, 2018

On April 14, Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) in partner with Prison Fellowship hosted the “Prison Fellowship Hope Event". During this event, a basketball game, music instrument workshop with the band 513FREE, lunch from Chick-fil-A, and a panel discussion with Nicole Foster and Elvin Torres were held. In addition, Jarrell Roach from Youth for Christ served as comedian as well as the emcee during the concert with Christian band 513FREE.Read more

WEC hosts reentry fair

May 21, 2018

On May 2, team members at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook, NE hosted a reentry fair for incarcerated individuals preparing to return to the community. Several agencies from across Nebraska were represented including colleges, housing programs, and employment services. In attendance at the event were 126 men who had the opportunity to meet service providers and learn more about opportunities available to them in the community.Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Charlene Preuit

May 21, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Central Control Corporal Charlene Preuit answers a phone at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). Preuit has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2014. Her main duties include checking out keys and radios, moving people through central control and taking phone calls. Preuit also teaches Thinking for a Change (T4C). “After working here for a while, I started to realize that the more I do, the more of a difference I can make in some of these girls’ lives,” Preuit said. #NDCSTEamMemberSpotlight

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TSCI holds second K9 graduation

May 18, 2018

On April 30, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) celebrated its second K9 graduation. Six Handlers received certificates of completion and two Handlers became certified trainers. TSCI Handlers have found a great sense of accomplishment and passion for this program. One Handler stated during graduation the K9 program is “the first and only program he has participated in during his 30 years of incarceration”. Canines Evie and Rusty have moved on to assist community members in their trained abilities, and Handlers are still working with Gus to continue to develop and train him until he starts the Service Program at the...Read more

LCC hosts Brothers in Blue Seminar

May 18, 2018

Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) hosted the Brothers in Blue Seminar April 19-22. The Brothers in Blue Seminar is a faith-based life skills seminar in which sixteen volunteers graciously gave of their time and made a positive impact on fourteen incarcerated individuals.Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Matthew Reisdorff

May 18, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sergeant Matthew Reisdorff checks count at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Reisdorff has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 1999. His job duties include maintaining security in the housing unit he supervises and teaching Thinking for a Change (T4C) classes. “I like to help people and contribute to public safety,” Reisdorff said. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

TSCI hosts Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day

May 17, 2018

Team members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) participated in Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 26. The motive for the day was “agents of change.” This provided TSCI team members and parents the opportunity to show their children their job duties and daily responsibilities while reaffirming the passion they have for their positions at TSCIRead more

Twenty-three NDCS team members graduate from Leadership Academy

May 17, 2018

Twenty-three Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) team members graduated from the NDCS Leadership Academy on May 4. This was the 10th Leadership Academy cohort, and graduates boasted a combined 252 years of experience. Nebraska National Guard Major General Daryl L. Bohac spoke to Leadership Academy students and other NDCS team members about both effective leadership and good fellowship. Professional Development Administrator Christina Carter and Lieutenant Dillon Lupton presented General Bohac with an NDCS Challenge Coin as a thank you for his partnership and commitment to NDCS' mission to Keep People Safe....Read more

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