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American Heart Month

February 11, 2025

Heart Health Awareness Month, also known as American Heart Month, is observed in February as a time to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Teammates at Central Office wore red to show support for heart health and to help spread awareness of heart disease prevention. #People #WearRedDayRead more

A year ago this month: Reentry2030 Launch

February 10, 2025

We’re on a mission to TRANSFORM Nebraska, and joining the Reentry 2030 initiative was a big step towards this goal.

Since this launch last February, it has been exciting to see the strong momentum among partners throughout Nebraska and beyond. Some of these reentry initiatives have included:

TRANSFORM Nebraska Network Reentry Summit focused on meaningful work trajectories The 5-Key Model for Reentry Reentry Continuity Advisory Board Reentry 2030 Economic Mobility Policy Academy

At the launch last year Director Rob Jeffreys said, “This initiative is about fostering growth, building bridges, and ensuring that every...Read more

Maxwell Leadership

February 6, 2025

At NDCS, we believe that our people are our greatest resource. Professional development opportunities, like the recent Maxwell Leadership training, are a fantastic way to bring together team members from facilities throughout the agency to learn together and elevate their leadership skills. #ThrowbackThursday #LeadershipRead more

Physical Plant: TSCI

February 5, 2025

Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a look and learn a little more about the campus of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution #PhysicalPlantRead more

Positive Relationships

February 4, 2025

We all need social support to thrive, and this key encourages program participants to consider what support they need to create their desired future and how to strengthen skills to create new positive relationships. #PositiveRelationships #5KeystoWellbeingDevelopmentRead more

OCC Bake Off

February 3, 2025

"This kitchen has really helped me grow," said one of the lead kitchen workers.

Teamwork, creativity, and a dash of competitive spirit filled the air as the Omaha Correctional Center food service department hosted its first bake off for incarcerated individuals working in the kitchen.

The bake off was not just a chance to showcase their culinary skills, but also an opportunity to build camaraderie and boost morale. Each team of incarcerated individual kitchen workers were tasked with creating a dessert that would impress the judges.

This competition involved months of planning through a collective effort...Read more

First-Level Leaders

January 31, 2025

Developing the right mindset and skills makes all the difference in building a leadership legacy that inspires and guides others. This group of NDCS leaders successfully completed the First-Level Leaders program.

In this three-day training, team members from NDCS facilities across the department evaluated their strengths and learned ways to strengthen their influence.

Congratulations and thank you for the work you do every day to support the NDCS mission to keep people safe. #TRANSFORMNebraskaRead more

5-Key Core Programming

January 30, 2025

“I knew I had a purpose coming into this class. Seeking help for my anger was my biggest downfall. This class gave me a voice and a platform to tell my truth.” - Participant

Congratulations to these men at the Nebraska State Penitentiary for completing one of the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development™ core programs: Understanding and Reducing Angry Feelings. This program is designed to help individuals understand physical cues and emotional responses to anger or frustration.

Co-facilitated by an NDCS team member and two 5-Key facilitators, this group of men were able to learn about #...Read more

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