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Here at NDCS, we believe that successful community reintegration is the result of an engage state engaged in the important work of rehabilitation and reentry.
We are dedicated to building stronger connections with our community and working collaboratively to "tell our story."
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Youth Leadership Omaha Law & Justice
March 12, 2025
The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility hosted the Youth Leadership Omaha Law & Justice seminar, welcoming 25 incredible high school leaders…
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- Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
Lincoln Wellness Fair
March 11, 2025
Our people are the foundation for everything we do, and supporting their wellness is a core part of the NDCS #StrategicPlan. Today, NDCS hosted a…
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- Central Office (CO)
- Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
- Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)

OCC 5-Key Facilitator Training
March 10, 2025
Staff and incarcerated individuals attended 5-Key facilitator training at the Omaha Correctional Center. Throughout our nine facilities, 198 team…
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- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
NCCW: Baptisms
March 7, 2025
This past week, the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women held a baptism for four women housed at the facility. Huge thanks to Eagles Nest Worship…
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- Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW

CCCL: Community Outreach Event
March 6, 2025
Making connections for a stronger community! The Community Corrections Center-Lincoln held a community outreach event where community partners came…
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- Central Office (CO)
NDCS Special Teams
March 5, 2025
Teammates who are part of NDCS special teams don’t serve for the recognition, but there is no doubt that they deserve it. NDCS held its annual…
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- Central Office (CO)

OCC: CliftonStrengths
March 4, 2025
Omaha Correctional Center’s operations division was honored to have the opportunity to attend a Clifton Strengths training session. This…
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- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)

RTC: WRAP
March 4, 2025
Men at the Reception and Treatment Center completed the Mental Health Association’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). In this wellness group,…
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- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
OCC: Chili Cook Off
March 3, 2025
The Omaha Correctional Center Employee Activities Committee hosted their Soup-or-Bowl chili cook off. Congratulations to the winners! #People
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- Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
SCC: Read-in Black History Month
February 28, 2025
In recognition of Black History Month, NDCS partnered with Southeast Community College (SCC) for a read-in that celebrated the vibrant voices and…
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- Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)