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NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Cal Bittinger

March 21, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Facility Maintenance Specialist Cal Bittinger plowed snow off a walkway at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) in late January. Bittinger has spent 23 years with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). His main job duties range anywhere from working on plumbing, to fixing electrical to maintaining the landscape. “I like to see I’m making progress,” Bittinger said. “I know when something gets done, it’s done right.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

TSCI celebrates second "Pass It On" graduation

March 21, 2018

March 13 marked the second “Pass It On” graduation at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Pass It On was developed by LaVon Stennis-Williams, Executive Director of ReConnect, Inc. in recognition of men serving long or life sentences. This 5-week program provides offenders the knowledge and tools to help grow their capacity to think, do and be better, which in turn empowers other men to do the same. The program helps participants develop greater self-awareness, resiliency, inter-personal skills, problem solving and communication skills, while transforming them into ambassadors for change throughout the entire...Read more

OCC repurposes and decorates new mothers' room

March 20, 2018

Team members at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) recently repurposed and decorated a new mothers’ room, which officially opened on Feb. 15. The room – located just off the break room – offers a quiet, convenient and private place for nursing mothers to pump and store breast milk during working hours. Unit Manager Ronna Courtney and Facility Maintenance Supervisor Jeremiah Barns were instrumental in getting the project off the ground. “(Breastfeeding) is a choice that parents make and you want to be supported in that decision,” Courtney said. This room has given Courtney a space where she feels taken care of and valued.Read more

OCC holds annual Harambee Symposium

March 20, 2018

The Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) held its annual Black History Month Symposium on Feb. 22. The meeting consisted of cultural food, speeches, poetry and a keynote address. Several outside volunteers attended and participated along with the organization members. The Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization is dedicated to violence prevention, keeping youth from gang activity and education on African history and culture.Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Todd Pella

March 20, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Property Intake Corporal Todd Pella processes property the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Pella has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2007. His main job duties include processing property transports, taking inventory and storing property. “I try to keep the population happy by following through,” Pella said. “I try to make it as easy going for them as I can.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

Lincoln Journal Star published article on NSP Veteran's Unit

March 19, 2018

Read the Lincoln Journal Star's article on the Nebraska State Penitentiary's (NSP) Veteran's Unit: http://journalstar.com/news/local/nebraska-prison-unit-for-veterans-helps-men-rediscover-honor-and/article_0fdb4a70-c911-572d-b0a5-d8b5fcc428a2.htmlRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Rowan Taylor

March 16, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Unit Manager Rowan Taylor jokes with an incarcerated individual at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Taylor has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2014. Her main job duties include handling inmate and team member concerns within her unit, teaching Thinking for a Change (T4C) and facilitating Inner Circle. “I started this job to get experience in social work, not thinking I’d be here more than a year,” Taylor said. “I ended up realizing I really, really liked it. This is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

Domesti-PUPS dog featured in National Geographic book

March 15, 2018

In National Geographic's book "LOVE Unleashed" by Rebecca Ascher-Walshis is a chapter called Rosco (page 37). Rosco is a Domesti-PUPS therapy/service dog trained at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). He now belongs to a child with cerebral palsy. The chapter mentions both NSP and the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). It references Rosco’s graduation, training and the benefits to the public and the incarcerated individuals involved.Read more

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