Public safety depends on the work our corrections professionals do every day. Today, it was an honor to celebrate 38 outstanding NDCS team members whose leadership, service, and dedication made a powerful impact across Nebraska in 2025. https://t.co/woxqEde4IS
Today was NDCS’ Annual Awards Ceremony, a moment to pause and celebrate the people who make our mission possible. We honored 38 team members whose leadership, service, and dedication made a real impact across Nebraska in 2025.
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NDCS Director Rob Jeffreys talks with JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine about harnessing collaboration and evidence-based solutions for innovation in corrections:
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Today, Corporal Kolby Baber’s name was added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial in Grand Island. Governor Jim Pillen delivered the keynote address, and law enforcement officers from across the state gathered to show their support.
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Big appreciation for the community partners who bring hope inside NDCS facilities.
This morning’s event at Metropolitan Community College celebrated the people and organizations who show up, volunteer, and help to #TRANSFORMNebraska.
Governor Pillen has recognized May 6-12 as Nebraska Correctional Nurses Week, celebrating the vital role of nurses within our facilities. As we also celebrate National Nurses Week, NDCS extends a heartfelt thank‑you to all nurses. #NationalNursesWeek#CorrectionsMonth
A moment of pause at RTC to honor the NDCS teammates who gave their lives in the line of duty. As part of Corrections Appreciation Week, Director Jeffreys recognized their sacrifice & the commitment shown by corrections professionals every day. #CorrectionsMonth
Governor Jim Pillen officially proclaimed May 3–9 as Correctional Officers & Teammates Week, recognizing the dedication, grit, & heart our teammates bring to this mission every single day. Thank you for the impact you make in your facilities, your communities, & across our state.
Today’s VLS quarterly meeting at UNO brought together reentry partners from across the state all focused on one goal: helping people return to their communities ready to succeed. Stronger connections mean stronger reentry success. #TRANSFORMNebraska#Reentry#SecondChances
One of its most important contributions has been normalizing cross-system collaboration,” Smith said. “The Act recognized that reentry outcomes are shaped by multiple systems, not just corrections.”
How are second chance policies working in practice, what drives success & failure, & what will it take to sustain progress over time?
Watch CCJ Centering Justice’s webinar w/ experts @DarylAtkinson_, Nan Gibson, & @JROB2, w/ @KhaCumberbatch & @MarcALevin: https://t.co/7Z6gPWeRJF