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Special dog graduates from Second Chance Pups

April 5, 2021

This week, a young dog named Hero will graduate from the Second Chance Pups training program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) and go to his forever home with the Herrera family.

Through Second Chance Pups, otherwise overlooked dogs become “canine good citizen” certified and get a second chance at a lifelong relationship with a loving family. Dogs from local shelters and rescues are carefully matched to a volunteer inmate/handler, who provides nine weeks of intense training and love.

The rehabilitative program offers an opportunity for the handlers to give back to society in a positive manner, contributing...Read more

Three NDCS team members graduate from Governor's Leadership Academy

April 1, 2021

Three NDCS team members recently graduated from the Governor’s Leadership Academy – Paul Norrid, assistant human talent director; Dr. Brandon Hollister, psychologist; and, Tim Dickey, OCC food service director. They are pictured with Emre Unlu, executive director of the Center for Executive and Professional Development; Kathy Farrell, dean for the NU College of Business and Governor Ricketts.

As part of the program, the group from NDCS was responsible for researching and developing a project that could benefit the agency. They presented to the governor and others an idea for enhancing food safety. We appreciate their...Read more

Men at OCC participate in Card n' Craft Day

March 31, 2021

Some children will soon be receiving special homemade gifts from their dads. Men at the Omaha Correctional Center took part in a Card n’ Craft Day, which included creating picture frames, bookmarks and cards to send home to their kids.

All of the participants are currently enrolled in, or have previously participated in, the Destination Dads Parenting Program. That program is geared at helping fathers develop the tools they need to improve themselves and find ways to be present in the lives of their children, even though they may be separated due to incarceration. #PositiveChange #MakeADifferenceRead more

Hiring for Health Services

March 30, 2021

Health Care Professionals, share with your friends - We're Hiring!

NDCS is seeking Chemical Dependency Counselors, Dental Assistant & Dentist, LPNs & RNs, Mental Health Practitioners, Optometric Aide, Physician Assistant, and much more

Apply now at corrections.nebraska.gov/careers

#healthcare #hiring #jobs #rnjobs #nurselife #mentalhealth #healthcarejobs #share #lpnjobsRead more

March 30 - National Doctors Day

March 30, 2021

Today on National Doctors Day we celebrate the contributions of NDCS physicians and healthcare professionals. We’re grateful for their compassionate care and healing expertise, especially during this past year. #nationaldoctorsday2021Read more

NDCS teammates show off green on St. Patrick's Day

March 17, 2021

Kermit the Frog has nothing on NDCS staffers…. Teammates showed off their green (and shamrocks) for St. Patrick’s Day.

The Employee Activity Committee helped to promote the event, to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Green means spring is on the way! [☘️] #stpatricksdayRead more

March is Social Work Month

March 16, 2021

Happy Social Work Month! Today Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a proclamation designating March 16 as Social Work Day in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) recognizes and honors all our social workers who make a positive impact on people’s lives every day.

Social Work Services provides comprehensive and integrated discharge and aftercare planning as part of a continuum of care through Behavioral Health Services. Their goal is to reduce recidivism by connecting inmates to community resources and support that will help them maintain stable lives in the communities in which they reside.

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Thinking for a Change program at NSP celebrates two graduates

March 10, 2021

Congratulations to our two recent graduates from the Thinking for a Change (T4C) program at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Developed by the National Institute of Corrections, T4C is a high-level cognitive behavioral program that utilizes role playing to help participants address attitudes, behavior, family, friends and change criminogenic thinking. We appreciate our instructors for this session – Michelle Decker, Russell Ogg and Dylan Eckery. #Congratulations #KeepPeopleSafeRead more

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