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 experiences," said Reentry Manager Tony Britten. "Having people in these programs who have been in these individuals’ shoes and have been successful and to be able to offer that roadmap is priceless.”

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