Community Corrections Council

The Nebraska State Penitentiary, located in Lincoln, NE, is the oldest state correctional facility in Nebraska, opening its doors in 1869. Over the years, the facility has undergone significant improvements, including the construction of modular housing units, an administrative complex, and a multi-fuel power plant. Accredited by the American Correctional Association since 1985, the penitentiary utilizes the unit management concept to provide personalized rehabilitative services to its inmate population, which consists of individuals serving varying length sentences. As of 2020, the facility has implemented a pilot project to photocopy all personal mail sent to incarcerated individuals, aiming to eliminate contraband entering the facility through the mail system. In addition to housing units for maximum and medium security inmates, the Nebraska State Penitentiary also maintains three units for minimum security inmates, including a residential substance abuse unit. With a commitment to safety and the continuous improvement of its culture, the penitentiary strives to provide a secure environment where individual strengths can be utilized and opportunities for personal growth can be expanded.Generated from the website

The Lincoln Correctional Center, founded in 1979, is a custody facility for adult males. Each of its housing units serves mentally ill and developmentally impaired inmates. The center offers inpatient program for sex offenders. The Lincoln Correctional Center administers the English as a Second Language program. The center provides academic education programs in reading and mathematics. It offers college level courses and opportunities to participate in several wood shop activities. In addition, the center provides substance abuse nonresidential treatment services that include assistance with stress, violence and lifestyle for inmates. The Lincoln Correctional Center is a part of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, which operates the Omaha Correctional Center and the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center.

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is a maximum medium custody facility for adult males located in Tecumseh, NE. Established in 1997, TSCI houses inmates sentenced to the death penalty and includes a 194-bed restrictive housing unit. The facility provides various medical services, including a ten-bed skilled nursing facility, clinic exam rooms, on-site x-ray, medical laboratory, optometry, and dental. Warden Shaun Settles, who joined the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) in 1993, oversees TSCI. With a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Warden Settles has held various positions within the NDCS, including assistant warden at the Community Corrections Center Lincoln and warden at the Community Corrections Center Omaha. TSCI follows a pre-registration process for visitation, allowing up to four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children per inmate for in-person or virtual visits.Generated from the website