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Community Partner Feature: ALPHA

February 23, 2024

Have you facilitated Alpha in your church, home, or a different venue? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Alpha is running courses at multiple facilities across the State. For more information, please contact Benny Lopez (Alpha USA, National Prison Coordinator at benlopez@alphausa.org).

Alpha is a faith-based/life skills 17-week course that helps create a space for honest conversation around some of life’s biggest questions. It is designed to provide participants an opportunity to connect with one another to share thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe and caring environment. Alpha helps bring people...Read more

Transformative Programming

February 23, 2024

Delivering transformative programming to the NDCS population is a key part of our mission. Thanks to the continued partnership with the Community Justice Center (CJC), these men at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution recently completed a victim impact class delivered by CJC.

Through this program and many others like it, the CJC team teaches individuals how to accept responsibility for their actions, work to repair the harm and grow their life skills. #Programs

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OCC Medical Team

February 21, 2024

February is American Heart Month, and today we’re throwing the spotlight on the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) medical team. These medical professionals bring a wealth of knowledge to educate individuals about heart health and encourage proactive healthy habits.. #HeartMonth #People #HeartHealthyRead more

Baron Warren visits NDCS

February 20, 2024

Last week, author and national speaker Baron Warren encouraged men at five NDCS facilities to cross the finish line with his message “from males, to MEN.” His bold speaking style and tough-love approach left the men inspired for greatness. Author of the book, "The 5 Steps to Manhood," Warren speaks a message of life and hope to audiences across the country. He presented at the Community Corrections Center — Lincoln, the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility, the Omaha Correctional Center, the Community Corrections Center — Omaha and the Reception and Treatment Center. #TransformNebraska #ProgramsRead more

NCCW Library Book Donation

February 16, 2024

Thanks to the generosity of these donors, there are stacks of new stories to be enjoyed by readers at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW)!

When Mary McNamee and Kieth Simmons inherited the library of a longtime friend, they chose to donate the books to NCCW in their friend’s honor. Among the collection are many science fiction, fantasy and science books.

“We hope they allow many readers to give their imaginations flight through their fantastic stories,” they said.

NDCS gladly accepts donations of gently used books. If interested, please contact the facility https://corrections.nebraska.gov/...Read more

Barron Warren Challenges and Inspires at Four NDCS Facilities

February 16, 2024

Baron Warren is in the house! An author, national speaker and life coach, Warren is sharing his motivational and inspirational message at four NDCS facilities this week.

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5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development

February 15, 2024

Why not focus on our strengths?

Driven by this question, we've launched the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-Being Development.

At multiple facilities, NDCS has begun training select team members and incarcerated individuals to become co-facilitators in this model. The model will touch every aspect of the rehabilitative process from intake to release to the community, including unit staff using this model in case management.

It has been incredibly inspiring to see the collaboration happenings in these trainings and the enthusiasm each person brings to this new and transformative model. #TransformNebraska...Read more

TSCI EAC Bake Sale

February 14, 2024

Teammates at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) proved that they have some serious baking skills! The Valentine’s Day bake sale brought together staff throughout the facility – both to contribute sweet treats and to take some home. To top it off, proceeds supported the TSCI Employee Activity Committee and their efforts to show appreciation to team members. Nice work, TSCI! #PeopleRead more

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