In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

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5-Keys Facilitators

October 9, 2024

“Don’t wait for opportunity, create it. This is your chance to find the keys to success.”

This year, NDCS adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development, which encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they focus their personal development before reentering their communities.

At NDCS, many of our programs engage peers to serve as co-facilitators alongside team members. Peer facilitators have built-in credibility based on their shared experiences, and their leadership enhances learning for program participants.

These photos are from this year’s rollout of these new programs at...Read more

NDCS Wellness Fair

October 8, 2024

NDCS team members in Omaha and York enjoyed wellness fairs earlier this year, and this time around it was our Lincoln team members’ turn!

Last week, NDCS hosted a wellness fair at the Reception and Treatment Center for team members from all Lincoln facilities to come spend time with wellness vendors, play some games, enjoy healthy snacks and engage in all things wellness.

There was an incredible amount of enthusiasm and support for wellness at this event! Our people are the foundation for everything we do, and supporting their wellness is a core part of the NDCS #StrategicPlan.

NDCS is on a mission to...Read more

Pro-fleet and SCC CDL Academy

October 7, 2024

Thanks to partnerships with both Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy and Southeast Community College, more and more individuals are building their futures through obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Their success and excitement about this training speak to the transformative opportunities our partners are helping to provide!

To learn more about the Hill Brothers partnership: https://corrections.nebraska.gov/director-jeffreys-joins-gov-pillen-mayor-leirion-gaylor-baird-and-hill-brothers-leadership-recognize

#MeaningfulWork #HillBrosTrucking #RehabilitationRead more

NDCS Rod and Reel Rally

October 6, 2024

Last weekend, NDCS team members gathered for a Rod and Reel Rally at Conestoga Lake. This fun event welcomed all ages for some friendly competition on the lake, with 45 recorded catches for the day!

Shoutout to the Reception and Treatment Center Employee Activity Committee for planning this event where team members could spend time outdoors with co-workers and their families. Focusing on team member wellness is a key part of the NDCS #StrategicPlan, and it’s incredible to see our team’s dedication to championing this goal. #PeopleRead more

Art Night at NSP

October 5, 2024

Christian Heritage in partnership with the Lincoln Arts Council hosted an art night at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, helping to build family bonds during incarceration. Events such as these allow incarcerated individuals and their children to connect and build a supportive environment.

Thank you to Christian Heritage for giving our population and their families opportunities such as these. Your dedication to fostering connections between families, even in difficult circumstances, is appreciated. This event brought joy, creativity, and hope to the children, offering them a positive and memorable experience. #Programs #...Read more

National Walk Your Dog Week

October 4, 2024

It’s National Walk Your Dog Week, which is all about spending time outdoors with your dog to support mental and physical health. We asked our team members to share pictures of the pups that get them out and about! #WellnessRead more

4Ps: Programs

October 3, 2024

The work of NDCS is identified by four separate, but overlapping, categories: People, Programs, Policies and Physical Plant. Known as the “4 Ps,” they provide the framework for our strategic planning efforts.

A program-rich environment provides the space for individuals to make the necessary changes for successful reentry and helps us keep people safe.. #Programs #StrategicPlanning #Reentry #TransformNebraska

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NDCS Careers

October 2, 2024

Prioritizing the growth and development of our team members is a key part of the NDCS #StrategicPlan. This year, team members have had the chance to participate in numerous development opportunities, including:

Maxwell Leadership two-day workshops First-Level Leader three-day trainings Leadership Academy five-day trainings Nebraska State Government Leadership Certificate program through the Department of Administrative Services LinkedIn Learning

An investment in our team members is necessary to achieve the vision of safe prisons, transformed lives and safe communities. Apply for a job, stay for a career! #People

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