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CJC completes 64th restorative justice class at NSP

January 18, 2018

The Community Justice Center completed its 64th Restorative Justice – Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) class at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on Dec. 23. Over 90 percent of class participants came away with who their victims really are, the impact their decisions have on those victims/communities and how to take care of their “emotional hygiene." Seventy-three percent of participants rated the class excellent. "It helped me understand different opinions and aspects in life through others eyes," one participant said.Read more

Incarcerated youth at NCYF participate in Christian Christmas Sing-A-Long

January 18, 2018

On Dec. 19, incarcerated youth at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) were offered the opportunity to attend a Christian Christmas Sing-A-Long hosted by the Rev. Monroe Relford of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Deacon John Vrbka and NCYF volunteer Jesi Determan. Twenty-five inmates participated in the readings, prayers and singing, and enjoyed the treats provided.Read more

Incarcerated Women at NCCW graduate from T4C

January 10, 2018

Incarcerated women at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) recently completed the 27th Thinking For a Change (T4C) class. Many said lessons from the class helped them change their thought processes and reactions to difficult situations. Congratulations!Read more

Volunteer helps NCYF population create cardboard gingerbread houses

January 10, 2018

On Dec. 17, Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility volunteer Sharika Ceasor led the youth population in an art activity to create cardboard gingerbread houses. The houses served as centerpieces for holiday meals on Christmas day.Read more

NCCW hosts annual Families 4 Ever holiday celebration

January 8, 2018

On Dec. 27, the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) hosted its annual Families 4 Ever holiday event. The Survivors Club sponsored the day-long event with help from local businesses and supporters. Activities included games, snacks, blanket making and a surprise visitor.Read more

1011 News covers Domesti-PUPS at TSCI

January 5, 2018

See 1011 News' story on TSCI's Domesti-PUPS program: http://www.1011now.com/content/news/TSCI-Inmates-train-dogs-for-the-community-468084493.html.Read more

Bellevue Chick-fil-A serves sandwiches to team members, incarcerated individuals in NCYF's incentive program

January 4, 2018

Chick-fil-A in Bellevue recently served sandwiches to Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) team members and incarcerated individuals participating in the incentive program. The incentive plan is based on four categories: behavior, education/work programs, sanitation and citizenship. Those assigned to the silver, gold or platinum incentive levels have an opportunity to watch two movies per month in the common area in addition to enjoying a snack and soda. Bellevue Chick-fil-A owner Tom Deall, his catering team and the Chick-fil-A cow served sandwiches at the Dec. 22 movie, wishing participants a Merry Christmas and...Read more

Training Class 1417 graduates from STA

January 3, 2018

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Class 1417 graduated from the Staff Training Academy on Dec. 19. Congratulations!Read more

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