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NDCS: Maxwell Leadership

September 20, 2024

At NDCS, developing our people is a key part of our Strategic Plan. This week, leaders from NDCS facilities across the state spent time together at a two-day retreat in Lincoln, completing two Maxwell Leadership workshops: The 5 Levels of Leadership and the 360 Degree Leader.

Together, they learned to:

Establish a leadership language the entire organization can speak and understand Create a relational and influence-driven culture Develop a framework for consistently building leaders Understand the value of increasing one’s influence at every level of the organization.

A big thank you to the NDCS team...Read more

Administrative Specialist at NCYF

September 20, 2024

Do you have strong organizational skills and have a background in administration? Apply today to be an Administrative Specialist at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility.

Find more details here! Read more

National Hispanic Heritage Month at TSCI

September 19, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution held an event last week featuring traditional food, music, decorations, and guest speakers.

Click here to watch the full presentation! Read more

5-Key Model for Reentry

September 19, 2024

As part of TRANSFORM Nebraska, NDCS has adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development. This model provides a variety of rehabilitative services divided into five different keys:

Positive Relationships Positive Social Engagement Meaningful Work Trajectories Effective Coping Strategies Healthy Thinking Patterns

Each category focuses on specific needs through a variety of programs. The model encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they focus their personal development before reentering their community. #TRANSFORMNebraska #programs #reentry

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Training: Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

September 18, 2024

NDCS safety specialists and other teammates attended a three-day Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents course at the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

During this three-day course through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), participants gained valuable skills to take the lead during large, complex incidents or events.

Equipping our people with this training is a key of the NDCS #StrategicPlan goal to enhance the safety of our facilities. #People

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Nebraska Consortium for Education

September 17, 2024

The Nebraska Consortium for Postsecondary Education in Prison is a collaborative group dedicated to moving post-secondary education opportunities forward to incarcerated individuals across the state of Nebraska. This group includes institutions of higher education, state agencies, representatives from reentry, career services and adult education.

This month, they convened at Ooh de Lally. Located in Omaha, Ooh de Lally serves and supports those who are impacted by the justice system and facilitates successful transitions back into our community by creating opportunities in the food service industry for formerly...Read more

Tactical Athlete Program (T.A.P.)

September 16, 2024

Last week, instructors from Complete Tactical Consultants, alongside NDCS master instructors, certified another cohort of internal instructors in the Tactical Athlete Program (T.A.P.). This comprehensive and holistic training system focuses on stress management, wellness and developing tactical skills that reduce the use of force.

Beginning next month, T.A.P. will be incorporated into pre-service and annual inservice training for NDCS team members. Our greatest resources are the NDCS team members who have committed to serve the public and keep people safe. Investing in their development and wellness is essential for...Read more

5-Keys Facilitators at NSP

September 13, 2024

The peer facilitators at the Nebraska State Penitentiary have excelled at teaching the 5-Keys program to other incarcerated individuals. These men spend several hours each week digging into the next lessons and preparing material for their peers.They get the class actively engaged and talk about better ways to solve issues while incarcerated.

The 5-Key Model for Re-entry and Well-Being Developed is focused on supporting incarcerated individuals as they build meaningful work trajectories, positive relationships, effective coping skills, healthy thinking patterns and positive social engagement. #Rehabilitation #Programming...Read more

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