In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

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MONA Paper Crane Project

December 25, 2024

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation project. To commemorate this new chapter, MONA is curating a special exhibition featuring hundreds of origami cranes. In Japanese culture, the origami crane symbolizes new beginnings, positive change, and peace. It's a tangible representation of hope, healing, and harmony.

To assist in this expansion, MONA partnered with multiple facilities to participate in this collaborative art project. By creating origami cranes, incarcerated individuals can contribute to MONA's exhibition and become part of a meaningful cultural experience....Read more

2024 Recap: Policies

December 24, 2024
The work of NDCS is identified by four separate, but overlapping, categories: People, Programs, Policies and Physical Plant. Known as the “4 Ps,” they provide the framework for our strategic planning efforts.

Sound correctional policies enable NDCS to fulfill our mission to keep people safe. Policies based on best practices and national correctional standards ensure operational safety and security and effective prison management. This includes input from stakeholders, including the public. #TRANSFORMNebraska #Policies

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2024 Recap: Programs

December 23, 2024

The work of NDCS is identified by four separate, but overlapping, categories: People, Programs, Policies and Physical Plant. Known as the “4 Ps,” they provide the framework for our strategic planning efforts.

A program-rich environment provides the space for individuals to make the necessary changes for successful reentry and helps us keep people safe. #Programs #StrategicPlanning #Reentry #TransformNebraska

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Destination Dads Program

December 23, 2024

Men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution completed the Destination Dads program. Keeping relationships strong during incarceration is important to rehabilitation and successful reentry. In this program, fathers get tools they need to become more involved, responsible, and committed in the lives of their children. #Rehabilitation #ProgrammingRead more

Follow Us Friday!

December 20, 2024

We’re on a mission to TRANSFORM Nebraska, and we invite you to like - share - AND - follow our other social media accounts! #FollowUsFriday

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TSCI: WRAP Program

December 19, 2024

Men at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) participated in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program, facilitated by the Mental Health Association (MHA). WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. #Rehabilitation #ProgrammingRead more

OCC: Mission

December 18, 2024

The mission of the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) is “reintegrating people with safety and purpose,” and programming is a key part of this. Men at OCC participate in 7 Habits on the Inside, a program which focuses on being proactive, understanding the power of their choices and becoming positive role models for their families and friends.

The program is peer-led, giving individuals an opportunity to lead and teach based on their experiences. #Rehabilitation #PeerInfluence

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WEC: Mission

December 17, 2024

The vision of the Work Ethic Camp is “Empowering people to do better.” They embody this statement by helping incarcerated individuals develop new skills and strengthen old ones.

The Work Ethic Camp supplies the opportunity for individuals to put their knowledge and skills to use, see their strengths and develop their potential. #Reentry2030 #MeaningfulWorkTrajectorieRead more

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