IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Grounds Corporal David Moore discusses a new planting project at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Moore has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2016. His main job duties include supervising incarcerated men, monitoring the facility garden, taking care of the property and fixing anything that breaks. “It’s enjoyable work,” Moore said. “I’ve gotten more comfortable being in here and doing the same kind of landscaping and maintenance work I’ve done my whole life. The guys in here actually want to do this work.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

On June 14, The Community Justice Center (CJC), completed its first Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) - 90 Minute “Anger/Emotional Hygiene Session”. Ninety two percent of class participants rated the class excellent, with seventy five percent showing some level of empathy and/or insight in the effects their actions on their victims/community. When asked how the session helpful, two participants said, "Understanding sources of ANGER!" and that the session "Helped me realize where my emotions come from and how to deal with them in a positive way."Read more

Ladena Koch and Jill Ourada represented the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) Correctional Peace Officer Foundation (CPOF) members while presenting the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) with a CPOF Lifetime Facility Sponsor plaque on July 10. CPOF members have been raising money for over two years with the hopes of making NSP a lifetime sponsor. Koch, Ourada and other NDCS CPOF members received the plaque during CPOF's Project 2000 ceremony in June. Congratulations!Read more