Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the 10th RISE cohort at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC), who pitched their business ideas before celebrating their graduation! Fourteen more graduates worked to transform their lives on both the inside and outside. Thank you to everyone who helped these men along the way!

06/12/2026

Gardening is in full swing across our facilities. The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women harvested radishes this week, and they’re already being used in the kitchen for everyone to enjoy.

Gardens bring people together around a shared goal, and we’re excited to see the harvests to come this year!

06/11/2026

TRANSFORM Nebraska is a collective commitment to change.

It’s the belief that building a stronger Nebraska happens when all of us work together — community partners, educators, team members, state agencies, and the men and women who are taking ownership of their rehabilitation and supporting one another.

Tag a partner doing amazing work to support second chances and reentry!

This is what transformation looks like.

06/10/2026

The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) and Southeast Community College (SCC) recently held a panel discussion, Real Talk Reentry: College, Transition, and Life Beyond Custody.

Panel members Jessica Whittaker, Taiana Matheny, and Tyjanae Allen discussed how SCC transformed their reentry journeys and lives. They shared their experiences and insights on expectations, hurdles and blind spots they’ve encountered, careers they landed after release, and their new perspectives on the other side of reentry.

Thank you to Amy Doty of SCC for hosting this event and also to the panel members for sharing their experiences with those looking to follow in their footsteps.

06/09/2026

We’re celebrating the latest group at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) to complete the 7 Habits on the Inside course!

These individuals took the opportunity to learn valuable tools for personal growth. Their learning focused on solving problems, communicating effectively, and living with fairness and integrity. We're proud of their hard work and dedication!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the 21 recent graduates of the 11th RISE cohort at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC)! Participants pitched their business ideas before graduating in style. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped prepare these graduates for their big day!

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Prison Fellowship Academy’s (PFA) Grow Program at the Reception and Treatment Center! The Grow Program is a one-year program that provides comprehensive instruction on character development, life skills training, and spiritual growth. Thank you to our partners at Prison Fellowship who help lead this program, and hats off to the men who marked a major milestone in their commitment to personal transformation.

06/04/2026

We’re grateful for the amazing college partners who come into our facilities and help individuals change the trajectory of their futures.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/VpyXR3ZS3-c
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06/03/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of Inside Out Dads at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)! This seven-week class is designed to restore and maintain strong relationships between participants and their children. Thank you to Christian Heritage for bringing this transformative opportunity to our population!