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Road to Reentry: Clinical Treatment

April 28, 2023

More than 90% of individuals incarcerated in Nebraska will return to our communities. During #SecondChanceMonth we’re highlighting the rehabilitative services and resources that encourage successful reentry.

Clinical treatment is designed to address specific behavioral health needs and is delivered by licensed behavioral health professionals. Placement into clinical treatment includes a review of intake assessments along with clinical assessments administered by licensed professionals.

Treatment covers a variety of areas, including mental health, substance use, anger management, violence reduction and victim...Read more

Volunteer Appreciation Award Recipients

April 27, 2023

To our wonderful community partners: Today is all about YOU! And we can’t thank you enough for the countless hours you have volunteered. Many community partners across Nebraska have given their time to the incarcerated men and women at all nine NDCS facilities.

Today we shared a moment of thanks with many of our community partners and announced four award winners during our virtual volunteer appreciation ceremony.

These hours of dedication help individuals successfully complete non-clinical programming, education, and vocational and life skills courses that make a positive impact on their lives during...Read more

Road to Reentry: Education and VLS

April 27, 2023

More than 90% of individuals incarcerated in Nebraska will return to our communities. During #SecondChanceMonth we’re highlighting the rehabilitative services and resources that encourage successful reentry.

At admission, individuals complete education testing, and those who did not finish high school before incarceration may participate in a variety of programs to earn a high school diploma. Beyond high school, there are many education opportunities available. These include life skills and parenting programs, pre-vocational and vocational classes, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, correspondence courses and...Read more

The 7 Habits on the Inside

April 26, 2023

"What legacy can you leave?"

These men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently spent time exploring this question as part of The 7 Habits on the Inside program.

This 12-week program uses the principles of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, tailored for the incarcerated individual. Participants learn to be proactive, understand the power of their choices and become positive role models for their families and friends.

The program invites participants to do the difficult personal work that truly leads to transformation in their lives and environment. Well done, graduates! #...Read more

Road to Reentry: Non-Clinical Programming

April 26, 2023

More than 90% of individuals incarcerated in Nebraska will return to our communities. During #SecondChanceMonth we’re highlighting the rehabilitative services and resources that encourage successful reentry.

Non-clinical programs are designed to address the way a person thinks and behaves. These programs are typically completed within the first third of an individual's sentence and are an important foundation for positive change.

Many incarcerated individuals have chosen to serve as peer facilitators for non-clinical programs. They go through extensive training to facilitate these programs alongside NDCS staff...Read more

Volunteer Nomination for MCC

April 25, 2023

Today we’re giving a shoutout to a fantastic community partner: Metropolitan Community College (MCC) 180 Re-entry Assistance Program (180 RAP).

MCC is a Second Chance Pell Grant provider, which supports individuals participating in post-secondary education at our facilities. Credit classes are offered at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility, Omaha Correctional Center and Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

The organization’s volunteers were nominated as inspiring role models because of their respect, wisdom and commitment to helping individuals succeed. Thank you,...Read more

Road to Reentry: Orientation

April 25, 2023

More than 90% of individuals incarcerated in Nebraska will return to our communities. During #SecondChanceMonth we’re highlighting the rehabilitative services and resources that encourage successful reentry.

During orientation, our reentry specialists meet with individuals to discuss how they can best utilize this time to plan for their future. The focus of this meeting is HOPE. Their lives have changed significantly, and we want them to know that the change can be positive.

Having a positive resource that brings a message of hope AND the concrete tools to achieve goals is so important! Individuals receive access...Read more

Road to Reentry: Introduction

April 24, 2023

More than 90% of individuals incarcerated in Nebraska will return to our communities. During #SecondChanceMonth we’re highlighting the rehabilitative services and resources that encourage successful reentry. The NDCS mission to keep people safe encompasses much more than counts, searches and locked doors. It means:

Changing thinking and behavior through non-clinical programming Providing educational opportunities, job skills training and pro-social activities during incarceration Addressing behavioral health needs with clinical treatment Transitioning individuals through community corrections centers, if possible And...Read more

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