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NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Sgt Elliot Schmit

January 9, 2019

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Community Correctional Center of Omaha (CCC-O) Sergeant Elliot Schmit begins his day ensuring that all facility keys are accounted for.

Elliot has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2016. Although supervision of staff and inmates are his main duties, Elliot has numerous other lateral duties and responsibilities at CCC-O.

"Safety is the biggest part of this job and I enjoy providing safety to the public, staff and the inmate population." - Sgt. Elliot SchmitRead more

NCCW Holiday Fun

January 8, 2019

Fun was had by all as the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) held a decorating contest among the different units. Each unit enjoyed working together in designing and decorating their area.Read more

NSOB Holiday Celebration

January 7, 2019

Eight incarcerated individuals participated in a Holiday Celebration at the Nebraska State Office Building (NSOB). They were joined by staff members Cpl. Sparks, Cpl. Ogorzolka and Warden West. Food and dessert was enjoyed by all!Read more

CJC Completes 76th Restorative Justice Intervention Class at NSP

January 4, 2019

The Community Justice Center (CJC) completed its 76 th Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact/Empathy" class at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) in December. Seventy-five percent of those who took part rated the class as excellent.

One of the participants remarked, “This workshop really helped me clarify the impact my crime had on everything. Family, friends and the public.” Another participant said that by taking part “you see how you hurt everyone, not just one person.”

The Community Justice Center (CJC) is a nonprofit public...Read more

Reconnect Graduates

Incarcerated Men at NCYF Complete How to Succeed: Construction Series

January 3, 2019

Two incarcerated men at NCYF successfully completed the Reconnect How to Succeed: Construction Series on October 22, 2018. Pictured are both graduates along with Reconnect Volunteer Shakur Abdullah. Reconnect is a grant partner that provides job services for felons while incarcerated and after release.Read more

NCCW Water Walkers Retreat

December 31, 2018

Water Walkers is an inmate-led support group at NCCW that was created by inmates and is facilitated by Sergeant Davis and Warden Davidson. The group seeks to help inmates with a challenging past to see the possibility of new, positive beginnings. Water Walkers is a spiritual group that is welcoming to all who wish to participate.

The group recently held an all-day retreat that allowed the thirty women who participated to give back to the NCCW community by connecting with one another spiritually and intellectually. Jan and Randy Bretz, TedX Lincoln keynote speakers, were honored guests.

“For two years, I have seen...Read more

OCC Selects Winner of Mural Contest

December 28, 2018

Incarcerated individuals at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) submitted original artwork to be considered for murals in the Restrictive Housing Unit holding cell with the goal of creating a more calming environment. One winner was selected by staff and will have the opportunity to paint their murals on two 7' x 10' walls.Read more

TSCI General Population Veterans Club Annual Banquet

December 27, 2018

The TSCI General Population Veterans Club held their annual banquet on Tuesday, November 27. The banquet was in honor of Veterans Day.

The evening was dedicated to Major Brent Taylor who died on November 3rd, serving his country in Kabul, Afghanistan. He leaves behind his wife and seven children of Ogden, Utah.

The room was brightly decorated in patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. Each branch of service was represented by their flag. The highlight of the evening was the ceremony honoring the “Fallen Soldiers.”

The club swore-in their new officer team for 2019, as well as hosting a dinner with...Read more

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