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NDCS Teammate Receives 2019 Excellence in Mentoring Award

May 24, 2019

Bradley Schernikau received the 2019 Excellence in Mentoring award with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). He’s been with NDCS for 13 years as a Canteen Supervisor.

“It’s nice to be recognized and it’s humbling,” said Schernikau. “It’s nice to be recognized by your peers.”

Schernikau was nominated for his positive and professional attitude and passes that onto new hires through giving them an excellent learning environment as an instructor and mentor. He’s able to adapt his training to each new teammate’s learning style. He acts as a role model as he did not call in sick during the entire...Read more

Corrections Teammates put on Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics

May 24, 2019

Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) teammates are helping athletes from York get to the Special Olympics! We are proud to be #NebraskaCorrections!

Read the full article here .

#communityservice #keeppeoplesafe#givebackRead more

2019 NDCS Outstanding Ambassador: Geri Knight

May 23, 2019

Religious and Volunteer Coordinator Geri Knight received the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Outstanding Ambassador Award on Friday, May 22, 2019, for her continuous effort to promote the credibility of not only the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) but NDCS as a whole. Knight was recognized for her efforts to go above and beyond every day – she assists case management, takes travel orders, is a SERVES team member, president of the EAC, and doesn’t hesitate to step up regardless of the situation.

“Ms. Knight is quick to recognize when someone is struggling and makes a genuine effort to offer...Read more

NDCS Awards Ceremony Highlights 44 Teammates

May 20, 2019

It’s a packed house at the NDCS Awards Ceremony! #Congratulations to our amazing correctional officers and teammates for going above and beyond the call of duty. #keeppeoplesafe

To see full coverage of the awards ceremony, head to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn pages. https://www.facebook.com/NECorrections/?ref=settings Read more

Bonds are strengthened during family fun days at NSP

May 20, 2019

Families and close friends gathered at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on April 12th and April 19th, 2019 to strengthen bonds and spend quality time with their incarcerated loved ones.

These visits were unique from a typical visit to the Penitentiary because they were Family Fun Days. These special days occur a few times a year for incarcerated individuals to deeper connect with their loved ones... and to have a little bit of fun with them too!

Families are able to participate in a variety of activities from basketball and corn-hole to yard games and video games. This allows incarcerated individuals and their...Read more

LCC names Dr. Kristin Pfabe Volunteer of the Year

May 17, 2019

Considering 93 percent of incarcerated individuals will make the transition back to the community, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) programming that helps them become successful outside is essential. In order to hold programming, NDCS needs volunteers.

“Volunteers provide a unique means to assist with each individual’s success,” said Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) Warder Taggert Boyd at the annual LCC Volunteer Banquet. “Incarcerated individuals tend to cherish volunteer-led programs and have better participation rates,” said Boyd.

Boyd speaks of the positive impact volunteers have on...Read more

Incarcerated women RISE to success as they graduate from reentry program

May 16, 2019

A huge milestone was reached by 14 ladies at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) on April 17th, 2019. Business coaches, family, staff, and members of the Parole Board all cheered and celebrated the 14 incarcerated women's completion of the RISE program.

RISE, an organization that advocates for successful reentry for incarcerated individuals, has an innovative program that focuses on character development, job readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Program graduates receive a Certificate in Career Readiness from the University of Nebraska Omaha's School of Business Administration.

Post-graduation,...Read more

Dr. Joel addresses NSP school graduates

May 16, 2019

Congratulations to the 18 men who graduated from the Nebraska State Penitentiary School on May 6th, 2019. Graduates encompassed men who either completed GEDs or finished their high school curriculum while incarcerated. Each graduate overcame numerous barriers on their unique journey towards completion.

“I am honored to be associated with such tenacious students as well as the teachers who encourage them,” said NDCS High School Principal Susan Harder.

Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Joel was the honored keynote speaker for the ceremony. Joel shared a baseball analogy and reminded them to “swing...Read more

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