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NDCS Social Media Posts

Class 222 graduation highlights

April 5, 2022

At NDCS, graduation is a special day. Watch the video to see highlights of Class 222's graduation.Read more

Thank you to our NDCS social workers!

March 31, 2022

Kudos to a hardworking and compassionate group of NDCS team members! Our social workers provide a variety of reentry services to incarcerated individuals. They are a great resource and we count on them to help facilitate all the things that are necessary to make discharge as smooth as possible.

At any given time they are helping people figure out where they will live, how they will get to and from work, how to obtain identification documents, what medical and mental health needs should be addressed and any other number of critical services.

Social work is a fast-growing profession, with more than 800,000 expected...Read more

Team members develop skills through First-Level Leader Academy

March 28, 2022

For team members ready to step up to a new level of leadership, the First-Level Leader Academy provides an excellent opportunity to develop a solid foundation of skills.

During this week-long training program, team members from NDCS facilities across the department learned to establish a leader’s mindset, lead through change, create a culture of feedback and manage their time and energy. They also spent time engaging with NDCS leaders during a leadership panel.

Congratulations to these team members for taking this step to develop their leadership skills! #MakeADifferenceRead more

NSP event strengthens family bonds

March 25, 2022

Laughter could be heard from children, teens, mothers, fathers and other family members in the gymnasium at the Nebraska State Penitentiary for Family Fun Day this month. The incarcerated population and their visiting family members enjoyed spending quality time together playing a variety of games.

This event gave incarcerated individuals and their loved ones an opportunity to connect as a family and help keep relationships strong.Read more

Caseworker Danny Sikyta receives MVP recognition at CCC-L

March 24, 2022

Congratulations to Caseworker Danny Sikyta—the MVP of the Month at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L).

Sikyta is a Thinking for a Change facilitator and has led numerous classes at CCC-L, helping individuals to acquire the skills that will set them up for success. He is known as a dedicated team member with a positive attitude and a fantastic work ethic.Read more

T4C class graduates at NSP

March 23, 2022

These men have spent the last several months working together to develop skills that will serve them well in their future. Last week, they graduated from the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

T4C is designed to help participants learn social and problem-solving skills that will allow them to react to situations in positive ways. Developed by the National Institute of Corrections, this high-level cognitive behavioral program utilizes role playing to address attitudes, behavior, family, friends and change criminogenic thinking. Throughout the class, these men practiced applying the...Read more

NCCW class teaches no-drama discipline

March 21, 2022

Congratulations to these women for completing the No-Drama Discipline class at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. Led by Parenting Coordinator Katrina Hanquist, this whole-brain approach teaches a way to calm the chaos and nurture a child’s developing mind. Participants left the class with tools to calmly and lovingly connect with their children while setting clear and consistent limits.Read more

Director's Award recognizes efforts of NDCS training staff

March 18, 2022

Across the agency, trainers are playing an invaluable role in supporting the NDCS mission. From leading pre-service classes to conducting trainings in the facilities, these team members are meeting challenges with determination and a can-do attitude.

Recently, Training Manager Ken Sturdy accepted a Director’s Award for this group's efforts to ensure teammates are equipped with the right tools and skills. Director Scott Frakes commended the team for the significant work they are doing and the difference they make.

Congratulations on this recognition!

#MakeADifference #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

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