Jeremy Elder is a good egg. But it wasn’t in the spirit of Easter that he dyed his hair orange. Instead, it was to support the Annual State Campaign Against Hunger. Elder, who oversees Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) set a goal for his teammates to collect $750 and 40 nonperishable food items. Needless to say, his team crushed it – donating in excess of $900. Now Deputy Elder is rocking his new orange hairstyle. Donated food items will help fill backpacks for the backpack program with the Food Bank of Lincoln. Thanks to all NDCS team members who gave!Read more

Our reentry team walks alongside incarcerated individuals in the release and reentry process. Reentry specialists typically meet with individuals in our facilities for reentry orientation within the first few weeks of incarceration. During that meeting, participants learn how best to utilize their incarceration time and ways to better themselves.

Throughout incarceration, our highly skilled reentry team encourages participation in programming and treatment that will help individuals to lead safe and productive lives in their communities. As individuals near release, the reentry team provides resources and comprehensive...Read more

Individuals face a number of challenges upon release, including securing a place to live, consistent health care services, a support system, shared culture, friends, structure and regular meals. The first days, weeks and months following release can be a time of significant vulnerability and risk for returning citizens.

Reentry helps individuals develop and follow a comprehensive and predictable action plan that covers immediate needs as well as a pathway to achieve long-term goals. Having a plan is crucial to reducing the risks that could result in a return to incarceration. #SecondChanceMonth #InstillingHopeRead more