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In Case You Missed It!

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NDCS Social Media Posts

Reentry Virtual Fair

April 30, 2021

What if more than 40 community organizations could come together and share their resources for helping people live safe and productive lives after incarceration? This month, it happened! NDCS hosted a virtual reentry fair April 15 that included a day of 10-minute presentations from organizations that are involved in providing services to assist individuals who are reentering the community.

These organizations provide services to the community in education, mental health, vocational training and much more. Learning more about community resources, forming partnerships and brainstorming ways we can work together to make a...Read more

Reentry Specialists

April 29, 2021

Our reentry team walks alongside incarcerated individuals in the release and reentry process. Reentry specialists typically meet with individuals in our facilities for reentry orientation within the first few weeks of incarceration. During that meeting, participants learn how best to utilize their incarceration time and ways to better themselves.

Throughout incarceration, our highly skilled reentry team encourages participation in programming and treatment that will help individuals to lead safe and productive lives in their communities. As individuals near release, the reentry team provides resources and comprehensive...Read more

Thank you, VLS Partners!

April 28, 2021

Being prepared to work upon release is an important component to successful reentry and how we keep people safe. NDCS offers a variety of vocational and life skills training programs to increase employability and reduce recidivism.

In 2014, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 907, which allocated funds for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services to partner with community agencies to provide vocational and life skills training to people while incarcerated, on parole or under probation supervision and for up to 18 months after discharge.

"Many of the grant funded programs have individuals with lived...Read more

Reentry Action Plan

April 27, 2021

Individuals face a number of challenges upon release, including securing a place to live, consistent health care services, a support system, shared culture, friends, structure and regular meals. The first days, weeks and months following release can be a time of significant vulnerability and risk for returning citizens.

Reentry helps individuals develop and follow a comprehensive and predictable action plan that covers immediate needs as well as a pathway to achieve long-term goals. Having a plan is crucial to reducing the risks that could result in a return to incarceration. #SecondChanceMonth #InstillingHopeRead more

NDCS Team Member Spotlight

April 26, 2021

Team member Spotlight:

As we embark on Reentry week, it’s appropriate to highlight Philana Blakely, who recently assumed the position of Reentry Administrator.

Philana has been with NDCS since 2018, where she has overseen volunteer and religious services. In her current role, she will supervise the agency’s reentry specialists and will oversee the Vocational and Life Skills program.

Philana is also currently pursuing graduate degrees in public administration and social work.

Congrats to Philana for her promotion and many thanks to the members of NDCS reentry!Read more

Proclamation from Governor Ricketts regarding Reentry Week

April 26, 2021

More than 90 percent of the people in Nebraska prisons will reenter our communities. The work of reentry begins immediately, when someone arrives at NDCS and continues throughout the period of incarceration.

April is Second Chance month, and this week we celebrate National Reentry Week with a proclamation from Gov. Rickets. All week, we will be recognizing the impact that Reentry has on preparing people to live safe and productive lives after incarceration. #SecondChanceMonth #InstillingHopeRead more

Job Fair at SCC

April 23, 2021

Calling all part-time job seekers! There will be a job fair at Southeast Community College at 8800 O Street on April 29, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This job fair focuses on part-time jobs. There are some great positions through NDCS with flexible hours and good starting wages that are open such as, Optometric Aide, Registered Nurse, Corrections Officer, Secretary and more!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to gain experience and find your career.

If you can’t make the job fair be sure to check our job site to view/apply for all available jobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers

#CareersRead more

Thank you, volunteers!

April 23, 2021

As we prepare to wrap up National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), NDCS is giving a big shout out to the many volunteers (more than 1,000) who work with our incarcerated population.

Our volunteers play an essential role in the criminal justice system, largely by supporting reentry efforts. They provide direction, inspiration, instruction and so much more.

Thank you for hanging in there with us through COVID!

If you are moved to volunteer, by all means, reach out to us! Call Alex Titov at (402) 479-5813. There are many opportunities available.Read more

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