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NDCS team members give generously throughout holiday season

December 20, 2017

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) team members have gotten into the giving spirit with a number of fundraisers this holiday season. Team members at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) collected donations of money and toys in partnership with the Lincoln Police Department’s (LPD) Santa Cop program. Santa Cop was started in 1980 to help the children of Lincoln who “fell through the cracks” of existing programs. LCC has partnered with LPD for the past three years. At the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) team members collected gifts for the CEDARS Home for Children. Some of these gifts included Lego sets,...Read more

NCYF holds annual Holiday Potluck and Recognition Ceremony

December 19, 2017

Team members at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) held their annual Holiday Potluck and Recognition Ceremony on Dec. 14. The Employees Activity Committee (EAC) hosted the event, which recognized all new hires, promotions and transfers throughout 2017. They also honored staff members who have served for five, 10 and 15 years. Following the recognition ceremony, the EAC sang "Twelve Corrections Days of the Holidays."Read more

Governor Ricketts visits Cornhusker State Industries

December 18, 2017

We are always happy to show off the great work Cornhusker State Industries does! Thank you Governor Ricketts for your support!Read more

First Plymouth Congregational Church choir performs at NSP

December 15, 2017

The choir from First Plymouth Congregational Church recently performed a concert at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Religious Coordinator Tim Kramer said the music was sterling, the room was full of genuine smiles and everyone involved was overflowing with compassion. He thanked performers for their time, energy and hard work, noting that everyone in the room felt loved and cared for.Read more

TSCI team members celebrate during holiday party

December 15, 2017

Team members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) got in the holiday spirit with a facility-wide party on Dec. 12. Those who attended the party enjoyed food from Ricky's Catering in Hanover, Kan. The Employee Activities Committee (EAC) provided gift baskets and the Wellness Committee brought hot chocolate, punch and M&M's. Each team member also received a koozie and a $10 gift card to Casey's General Store.Read more

NCYF hosts Inner Circle/Winner Circle

December 14, 2017

The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) hosted an Inner Circle/Winner Circle program on Dec. 2. Two individuals who were formerly incarcerated at NCYF came in to speak with the current population. One of the speakers is now on work release at the Community Corrections Center-Omaha (CCC-O), while the other is on parole. The goal of Inner Circle/Winner Circle is to have individuals share their journey through the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) system with those at NCYF. The individuals speak about steps they've taken and are currently taking to prepare themselves for release.Read more

T4C class graduates from NSP on Nov. 5

December 12, 2017

Incarcerated individuals at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) graduated from Thinking For a Change (T4C) on Nov. 5. Unit Manager Rowan Taylor and Sergeant Matthew Reisdorff facilitated the class.Read more

Community Justice Center completes 53rd Restorative Justice class at LCC

December 12, 2017

The Community Justice Center completed its 53rd Restorative Justice – Victims Impact/Empathy (Life Skills) class at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) on Dec. 6 and 7. Seventy-five percent of participants rated the class as excellent. "I learned to be remorseful and see victims other than myself and feel for that person," one participant said. "I'm able to define my problems and process my emotions."Read more

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