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In Case You Missed It!

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Boyd Brothers Blues Band performs at OCC

November 6, 2019

Here's a moment captured of the Boyd Brothers Blues Band that played at the Community Correctional Center-Omaha to the men at the facility. They had the place #rockin! #blues #music #feelthebeatRead more

Second Chance Pups gives dogs and inmates chance at new beginning

November 6, 2019

Second Chance Pups is celebrating 15 years of helping the men at the Nebraska State Penitentiary and the dogs of this program. More than 350 men have participated. They learn how to communicate, demonstrate responsibility, be patient and overcome challenges. All skills to assist them once they reenter back into the community.

10/11 News came out and covered this training. WATCH the story here. Read more

NDCS at Veteran Job Fair Nov. 7

November 6, 2019

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Work Ethic Camp teammates run Special Olympic torch at international conference

November 5, 2019

Running with a torch full of fire can be a nerve-racking experience for many. But for one of Nebraska’s Work Ethic Camp teammates, it was an exhilarating experience she’ll never forget. “The most memorable moment was being able to hold the torch with Hanna, a Special Olympics athlete, during the Torch Run and getting to know one of Nebraska's athletes, John better,” said Unit Caseworker Jackie Thelen.

Thelen and Unit Caseworker David Jordan represented the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services at the international Law Enforcement Torch Run and conference held in Denver, Colorado this year. They were two of...Read more

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution Job Fair brings in interested candidates

November 4, 2019

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution job fair goers took taking advantage of the event on Monday!

Several different groups of TSCI teammates educated people on the diverse opportunities at the facility.

#opportunity #training #future #jobskillsRead more

UCW Preuit gives to Special Olympics

November 4, 2019

Unit Case Worker Preuit presented awards at the Special Olympics State Flag Football tournament on October 19th at York High School. This is Preuit’s third year volunteering her time, cheering on the young adults, and serving as an incredible representative and teammate of NDCS and NCCW.Read more

Deep Heart inspires men through performance

November 1, 2019

Deep Heart, a self-funded prison ministry group, recently performed at both the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) and the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). They brought a show of music, theater, magic and comedy. The artistic expressions of the show are designed to inspire the men to choose a better life for themselves and generate a source of continual strength from which the men can draw.Read more

Charitable giving a huge success

November 1, 2019

Shout out to everyone who contributed to the NDCS Charitable Giving campaign. With your help, the NDCS team raked in the awards, including Team of the Year!

Agency All Stars: Nicole Abold, Philana Blakely, Erika Garcia, Miranda Newtson, Denise Pietzyk, Brittany Stearns, Terry Texidor-Battle

Most Valuable Players: Katie Elliott, Erika Hill

Creativity Awards: Raise it to Shave It, Minute to Win It

Most Valuable Agency Champion of Dollars – increased their dollar contribution by 47% from the 2018 Campaign

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