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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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Nebraska Writers Collective

Nebraska Writers Collective: Black History Month

February 27, 2025

We want to thank Nebraska Writers Collective for hosting a Black History Month writing workshop at seven of our facilities. #BlackHistoryMonth #…

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Community Corrections Center - Lincoln (CCC-L)
  • Nebraska Correctional Center for Women - NCCW
  • Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
  • Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
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OCC: Harambe Symposium

OCC: Harambe Symposium

February 27, 2025

This self-betterment club offers a chance to explore the essence of African American culture and heritage, encompassing its past, present, and future…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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WEC: Candy Grams

WEC: Candy Grams

February 26, 2025

The Work Ethic Camp Employee Activity Committee hosted their Candy Grams where teammates had the opportunity to show their appreciation to one…

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Community HS tour

WEC: McCook Bison Days

February 25, 2025

Every year, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) is proud to partner with Bison Days, an annual two-day event in McCook where organizations and community…

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Academy Class 125

STA: Class 125 Graduation

February 24, 2025

Congratulations to Class 125! This class is the first to graduate from the newly revamped NDCS pre-service training. By incorporating additional on-…

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Physical Plant OCC

Physical Plant: OCC

February 21, 2025

Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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OCC Art Exhibit

OCC Art Exhibition

February 21, 2025

Thank you to the Inmate Positive Impact Council (IPIC) for organizing this event and allowing those housed at the Omaha Correctional Center to…

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  • Omaha Correctional Center - (OCC)
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McCook Christian Church Palisade Campus

Renovating the community

February 20, 2025

For the past two years, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) work crews have assisted with renovations of McCook Christian Church-Palisades Campus, painting the…

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  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
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WEC Physical Plant Cover

Physical Plant: WEC

February 20, 2025

Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a…

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  • Work Ethic Camp (WEC)
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RTC inmate death

February 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-08)CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic CommunicationsOFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov …

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  • Central Office (CO)
  • Reception and Treatment Center (RTC)
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