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In Case You Missed It!

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LIVE: Reentry2030 Launch Ceremony

February 1, 2024

Watch the Facebook LIVE of the Reentry 2030 event here! Read more

Class 1623 Graduates

January 31, 2024

Our mission is to keep people safe, and our team members are essential to accomplishing that goal. Today, we welcomed the newest NDCS teammates — Class 1623!

As these teammates begin their careers at facilities throughout the agency, they will play an important role in preparing our population to successfully reenter their communities.

Welcome to the team! Stay tuned this week for many more reentry announcements to come! #People #Programs #NEforReentry2030

Click here to watch the the previously live ceremony on Facebook! Read more

The Reentry Planner

January 30, 2024

More than 90% of our population will return to their communities, and preparation for successful reentry begins at intake. The Reentry Planner is one of the resources individuals can utilize to set goals and actively plan for success.

Stay tuned this week for many more reentry announcements to come! #People #Programs #NEforReentry2030

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Road to Reentry2030

January 29, 2024

Reentry is all about preparing for a successful return to the community upon release. And that preparation begins on day one of an individual's incarceration.

While at NDCS facilities, individuals have access to non-clinical programs, clinical treatment, education, job training, and many resources through the Vocational and Life Skills (VLS) program. These are preparation for community corrections, work release and ultimately reentry.

As an individual nears release, comprehensive reentry planning happens in partnership with our reentry specialists, as they work to secure housing, transportation, employment and...Read more

TSCI Program Celebration

January 26, 2024

These graduates of Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) programs represent a willingness to learn, grow and positively influence others.

They came together this week for a recognition ceremony to celebrate those who completed programming in the past quarter. The graduates have taken the steps to engage in a variety of transformational programs that concentrate on changing criminogenic thinking, strengthening daily living skills, encouraging responsibility and building valuable job skills.

A special thank you to our teammates and community partners who make these programs possible! #People #Programs...Read more

Second Chance Pups: Bucky

January 25, 2024

Meet Bucky! He’s a graduate of the Second Chance Pups program, where dogs from local shelters and rescues are carefully matched with individuals at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. These men prepare the dogs to be adoption ready by training them in basic obedience, while providing human socialization and interaction with other dogs.

Bucky already has a forever home he will go to soon, but anyone interested in adopting a dog through this fantastic program can find an application on the program’s website at www.secondchancepups.com.

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NDCS Careers: Director of Social Work

January 24, 2024

If you have the passion to change the lives of others, and the ability to lead your staff to the same goal, we need you! We currently have an opening for Director of Social Work in the Lincoln area. Learn more about this opportunity - by clicking here!

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Inner Circle at OCC

January 23, 2024
“Don’t give up. Keep on moving.”

One of the members of the Inner Circle gave this advice to his peers during the group's meeting yesterday at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC).

The Inner Circle is a team of peer ambassadors who assist incarcerated individuals with questions regarding reentry and available resources.

It’s amazing to see the positive support that comes from this team! Each member truly cares about helping his peers be successful as they re-enter the community. #Programs

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