News & Information

Bookmark this page to stay informed with the latest news and information from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS).

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

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…

  • Social Media
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
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Lincoln Wellness Fair

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)
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OCC 5-Key Facilitator Training

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)
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NCCW: Baptisms

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
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CCCL: Community Outreach Event

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)
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Special Teams Awards

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)
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OCC: CliftonStrengths

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)
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RTC: WRAP

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)
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Chili Cook Off

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)
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African American Read-In

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)
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