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In Case You Missed It!

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First PFA cohort graduates from NSP

October 23, 2018

The Nebraska State Penitentiary's (NSP) first Prison Fellowship Academy (PFA) graduated on Sept. 11. Congratulations, fellows!Read more

CCC-L holds T4C Graduation

October 23, 2018

Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L), held a graduation ceremony for Thinking for Change (T4C) on October 11, 2018. Thank you to those staff who were able to come support the graduates. For those who missed it, please enjoy some pictures and offer some positive affirmations to those inmates who successfully completed this program. Congratulations!Read more

WEC gets facility updates

October 19, 2018

Individuals at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) recently began freshening up designated areas throughout the facility. They've done work on the dining hall and visiting area, changing the color scheme and adding new tables. A plan is in place to continue the remodel by adding and replacing carpet and paint schemes throughout the facility.Read more

TSCI celebrates one year anniversary of K9 Program

October 18, 2018

This month Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is celebrating the one year anniversary of their K9 program. Congratulations!Read more

Pre-Service Class 1218 graduates from Staff Training Academy

October 17, 2018

Pre-Service class 1218 graduated from the Staff Training Academy (STA) on October 16. Congratulations!Read more

Ladies at NCCW volunteer for Chapter 25 and Orphan Grain Train

October 17, 2018

The ladies at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) in York teamed up with Chapter 25 from Lincoln and the Orphan Grain Train to help package and prepare for shipment meals for those in need. Chapter 25 purchases and packages meals that are ready to eat by simply adding water. These meals are sent to areas in need whether from natural disasters, emergencies, or areas where food is not available (third world countries). They then team up with the Orphan Grain train out or Norfolk to help in distribution of the meals. Both Chapter 25 and the Orphan Grain Train are nonprofit volunteer based programs. Once a year the two...Read more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight: Michael Luebbert

October 15, 2018

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Clinical Psychologist Michael Luebbert explains a wellness program he created at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF). Luebbert has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2001. His job duties include completing psychology evaluations upon intake, running treatment groups and developing programming for the entire department. “No one comes to prison because they are evil or bad,” Luebbert said. “I think I can help people become self-aware and reflective, and help them take care of their own suffering.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

Daughter of NDCS team member receieves 2018 Susan M. Hunter Scholarship

October 12, 2018

The Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA) recently awarded their 2018 Susan M. Hunter Scholarship recipients. The daughter of a Nebraska Department of Correctional Services team member was one of the recipients.

Congratulations to Paytra TeBrink, daughter of Information Technology Administrator Ron TeBrink!

Paytra is currently attending Wayne State College and planning to be a math teacher. She attended Milford High School in Milford, Neb., where she maintained a 4.0 Grade Point Average and was valedictorian of her class.

“I hope that my passion and natural want to help will ultimately...Read more

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