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Bristol Station visits WEC

August 18, 2023

We’re fortunate to have some fantastic partners who support successful reentry for our population. This week, two representatives from Bristol Station Residential Reentry Center in Hastings visited the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) to share resources with individuals who are nearing release.

Twenty-six individuals attended the presentation, where Bristol Station provided information, applications and even conducted an on-site interview.

Part of Western Alternative Corrections, Inc. Bristol Station is a well-structured option for individuals as they transition back to the community. As a grantee of the Vocational and Life...Read more

NDCS Booth at Johnson Count Fair

August 18, 2023

We’re ready for visitors at the Johnson County Fair this weekend in Tecumseh! Stop by to learn about the amazing career opportunities available at NDCS. #Applyforajob #StayforacareerRead more

Little Free Library: It's Here!

August 17, 2023

It’s here! A Little Free Library & Pantry – the first of two built at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) – has been installed at the State Bank of Table Rock and Community Insurance Group in Tecumseh. A big thank you to the teammates and population at TSCI who brought this resource to the community! Read more about the project: https://corrections.nebraska.gov/tsci-helps-builds-little-free-library-tecumseh-areaRead more

OCC: Harambee Banquet

August 16, 2023

The Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization (HACO) promotes the idea that cultural awareness is necessary for human growth. The club recently celebrated this message during their annual Harambee Banquet at the Omaha Correctional Center. HACO explores the past, present and future of African American culture and heritage.

Harambee means "all pull together” in Swahili, and the club’s message and this banquet are a true example of that. Both club members and guests from outside organizations presented on topics that promote the Nguzo Saba or Seven Principles: unity: self-determination, collective work and responsibility,...Read more

Teammate Tuesday Spotlight

August 15, 2023

Passion, commitment and growth are three words that teammates use to describe Sherry Gerken.

She wears many hats as office technician at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). From facilitating the optometry and psychiatry clinics to maintaining medical records, ordering supplies and coordinating outside medical appointments, she’s an essential part of NCCW and someone the team can always count on to bring a positive attitude to whatever the day holds!

Sherry was recently recognized by the NCCW team for her outstanding performance. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! #TeammateTuesdayRead more

CJC delivers transformative program at TSCI

August 14, 2023

Thanks to the Community Justice Center (CJC) for their continued partnership in delivering transformative programming to the NDCS population. These men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently completed a victim impact class delivered by CJC.

Through this program and many others like it, the CJC team teaches individuals how to accept responsibility for their actions, work to repair the harm and grow their life skills. #BuildYourFuture

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Sewing Shop at NCCW

August 11, 2023

Don’t we all like to have some fun on the job? Women employed at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) Sewing Shop had a friendly competition to guess the yearly production numbers for the shop. It was a fun way to recognize the amazing work of all involved with the shop, and those with the closest guesses are pictured here.

The shop makes a variety of items that are primarily used in NDCS facilities, such as shirts, pants and pillowcases. Fun fact: In 2022, this shop produced more than 1,800 jeans and nearly 26,000 total items! #BuildYourFuture

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NDCS Careers

August 10, 2023

NDCS is seeking Physicians in Lincoln, Nebraska. #NDCSJobs #Applyforajob #Stayforacareer Check out the details here!

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