In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

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This group of men at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) recently graduated from the Alpha program in partnership with Prison Fellowship. Alpha is a worldwide, interactive, thirteen-week program that creates a space for individuals to discuss life and find out about the Christian faith in an informal and friendly environment. Thank you to the Alpha volunteers Benny Lopez, Leilani Jansen, Jim Menter and Miguel Hernandez, alongside NSP Religious Coordinator Tim Kramer, who helped facilitate this! #BuildYourFuture #ProgramsRead more

Today we’re shining a spotlight on an amazing “behind the scenes” team who plays an essential role in making our physical plants safe and conducive to rehabilitation. These engineering and IT team members pull together and tackle any challenge in their commitment to the NDCS mission: Keep people safe. Thank you for all you do! #StrategicPlanning #TeammateTuesday #PhysicalPlantRead more

Change is happening right here at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)! This fall has seen many individuals at TSCI taking ownership of their futures by participating in a variety of classes and programs at the facility.

From education to career planning, cognitive behavioral programs and victim impact classes, it’s been inspiring to see the commitment of these men and our dedicated facilitators.

Congrats to these graduates! #BuildYourFuture #Programs

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Our people are mission driven and committed to great work. Thank you NDCS teammates for all you do! #NDCSEvents #peopleRead more

“I really hope that this program sticks around and that others are able to take part in it.”

An individual at the Reception and Treatment Center shared this feedback after completing the Psychology of Incarceration program this month. During this peer-led program, participants learn about the psychology of criminal behavior and the factors that go into deciding custody levels.

Providing a program-rich environment with opportunities for change is an important part of the NDCS mission, and these men took full advantage of this class to develop positive relationships and mindsets.

Many of the participants...Read more

Through developing our people, following sound correctional policies, and investing in our physical plants, we provide program opportunities for our population to develop the tools and skills to successfully reenter their communities.

It’s how we keep people safe.

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Worship opportunities and religious programming are available to individuals at NDCS facilities throughout Nebraska, thanks to the dedication of religious coordinators, clergy and volunteers.

This month, we welcomed Matthew Kadavy to his new role as the religious coordinator at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

“It is important to me, in my new role, to meet everyone where they are and that all religions are presented equally,” Kadavy said.

Kadavy began his corrections career in 2021 as a corporal at the Reception and Treatment Center. Prior to joining NDCS, he spent nearly three years with the Lay Mission...Read more

These men join a group of more than a 100 individuals at NDCS facilities who have made the choice to become Intentional Peer Support (IPS) specialists — making a positive difference in the lives of those around them every day.

Through a partnership with the Mental Health Association of Nebraska, they completed extensive training at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution to be equipped to walk alongside their peers in a way that enriches both individuals.

IPS specialists are paired with individuals who have similar experiences as a way to tackle issues related to mental health, addiction, trauma and other...Read more

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