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Pre-Service class 1418 graduates from Staff Training Academy

November 29, 2018

Pre-Service class 1418 graduated from the Staff Training Academy (STA) on November 28. Congratulations!Read more

OCC conducts 3rd quarter Employee Recognition

November 28, 2018

When the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC), conducted its 3rd Quarter Employee Recognition, the guest speaker of the event was Director Frakes. Director Frakes presented items from the 2019-2023 strategic plan, and spent a considerable amount of time opening the floor to a dialogue session between staff and himself. In addition, the following staff were recognized during this event. Employee of the Quarter (Corporal Nellie Flores and Corporal Jerry Brittain), Operations Award (Records Officer Mandy Hatfield) and Warden Award (Captain Seth Perlman). The following staff were recognized for longevity, 5 years: Officer Bradley Herring...Read more

Six men graduate from T4C at LCC

November 27, 2018

Six incarcerated men at Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC), graduated from T4C on November 2. One of the men from the group acknowledged this was the first programming he’s ever finished and how the class really opened his eyes to seeing things from another point of view. Congratulations!Read more

OCC holds first poetry slam

November 26, 2018

The Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) held its first poetry slam on Nov. 14. The event was put on by "Writer's Block," a program with the Nebraska Writers Collective. Two self-betterment clubs, Harambee and NASCA, were able to join together and present their poetry in front of a large, welcoming crowd. The poetry slam was put together to help participating club members with public speaking, developing writing skills and community engagement. The event was a huge success. Approximately 10 volunteers gave a helping hand with scoring the poetry, and approximately 15 poets participated.Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Nicole Weaver

November 21, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corporal Nicole Weaver supervises the yard at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Weaver has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2008. Her job duties include supervising inmate activities and providing escorts. “I enjoy working with the people I do,” Weaver said. “We all work well as a team. In a stressful job like this, you need people you can have fun with when the time is right.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

NSP holds annual Veterans Club Banquet

November 20, 2018

The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) held their annual Veterans Club Banquet on Nov. 5.

The NSP Vets are very active in making poppies for the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary averages a $3 donation per poppy. The NSP Vets made 20,030 poppies last year, and they had a goal of increasing that number. So far this year, they have made 65,425 poppies that garnered $196,275 in donations. Over the last 20 years, they have garnered donations in the amount of $638,310.

Senator Thomas Brewer was the keynote speaker at this year’s banquet. Senator Brewer served 13 tours of duty, six of which were in Afghanistan...Read more

NSP hosts family fun days

November 16, 2018

The Nebraska State Penitentiary held family fun days on Oct. 15 and 16. Thank you to all who attended!Read more

NCCW hosts "Fall into Reentry" fair

November 15, 2018

The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) hosted their "Fall into Reentry" fair on Oct. 23. Among some of the partners that attended were skilled trades, Vocational Rehab, several transitional living options, medical and personal care resources, the Mental Health Association of Nebraska, Parole and Probation, along with Community Corrections (for who are eligible for work release). The ladies at NCCW were excited about the information from the visiting partners and being able to ask questions and have them answered on the spot.Read more

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