Thinking for a Change (T4C) recently graduated five men at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The class, led by Michelle Decker, Dylan Eckery and Russell Ogg, is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The program uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders and addresses attitudes, behavior, family, friends and aggression.

“I enjoyed learning to think first and react later,” said T4C student Shannon Bigelow.

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Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) employs incarcerated individuals at five NDCS facilities to help prepare them for successful reentry back into the community. Recently, 27 men have been working at the CSI shop at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) making much needed masks. Several men talked about what the project meant to them. #NECOVID19 #TellOurStoryRead more

During the month of May, NDCS celebrated Correctional Officers and Teammates Month. While most activities had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 restrictions, facilities made smaller gestures to recognize teammates in the meantime. The Employee Activities Committee at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center handed out bags of candy with a note attached to a bottle of water. They also offered free items off the snack cart and handed out ice cream bars and popsicles throughout the month. They still hope to celebrate with a barbeque at a later time. #EmployeeAppreciation #ThankYouRead more