In addition to their recent holiday party, team members at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) held a retirement party for Religious and Volunteer Coordinator Marilyn Asher. On Dec. 31, Asher will retire after 15 years of service to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). For the ceremony, Asher invited back all of the volunteers she has worked with throughout the years. NCYF Warden Ryan Mahr recognized Asher with a retirement plaque, framed license plate, letter from NDCS Director Scott R. Frakes, letter from Governor Pete Ricketts and the honorary title of Admiral in the Nebraska Navy for her...Read more

Team members at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) held their annual Holiday Potluck and Recognition Ceremony on Dec. 14. The Employees Activity Committee (EAC) hosted the event, which recognized all new hires, promotions and transfers throughout 2017. They also honored staff members who have served for five, 10 and 15 years. Following the recognition ceremony, the EAC sang "Twelve Corrections Days of the Holidays."Read more

The choir from First Plymouth Congregational Church recently performed a concert at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Religious Coordinator Tim Kramer said the music was sterling, the room was full of genuine smiles and everyone involved was overflowing with compassion. He thanked performers for their time, energy and hard work, noting that everyone in the room felt loved and cared for.Read more