Five incarcerated men graduated from Thinking for a Change (T4C) at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on August 30, 2019. Secretary Michelle Decker and Quality Assurance Specialist Rusell Ogg instructed the 12-week course. T4C is a high-level cognitive behavioral program developed by the National Institute of Corrections that uses role playing to concentrate on changing the criminogenic thinking of offenders and addresses attitudes, behavior, family, friends and aggression.

“I feel like I can be myself in this class,” said Che Holloway, one of the T4C students. “I learned how to control my emotions and respond to...Read more

The Excelorators Toastmaster club of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) recently held their annual symposium. Several outside guests were able to attend the symposium and members had a chance to compete in a speech contest. This club continues to thrive with a number of active participants.

The Excelorators club of TSCI belongs to Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The Excelorators’ mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has...Read more

JoANNE YOUNG Lincoln Journal Star Aug 27, 2019 Updated Aug 28, 2019

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Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal took a couple of turns at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on Tuesday, entertaining prisoners inside the walls for more than...Read more