NDCS - Work Ethic Camp (WEC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Address
2309 N Hwy 83, McCook, NE 69001
Beds
200
County
Red Willow
Phone
308-345-8405
Email
amy.willard@nebraska.gov

WEC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Satellite View of NDCS - Work Ethic Camp (WEC)

NDCS - Work Ethic Camp (WEC)'s basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmates while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number is 308-345-8405

Located at 2309 N Hwy 83 in McCook, NE, WEC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. WEC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The WEC is a specialized facility with a capacity for 200 male inmates classified under 'Minimum B' custody. Its primary objective is to offer individualized programs tailored to each individual's needs and sentence structure, providing opportunities for parole, progression to community custody facilities, or completion of sentences.

At WEC, the overarching mission is to deliver an integrated program that combines evidence-based practices with treatment and educational opportunities. By focusing on behavioral change and facilitating successful community reintegration, the ultimate aim is to mitigate the risk of recidivism and enhance public safety.

Within the facility, inmates classified under minimum custody status may have the opportunity to engage in supervised work activities, such as road crews in the community. These opportunities offer intermittent supervision while allowing individuals to contribute positively and gain valuable skills during their incarceration period.

Inmate Locator

WEC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Schedule a Virtual Visit at WEC

VISITATION INFORMATION

NDCS utilizes a pre-registration process for visitation in all facilities. All visits must be scheduled at least seven days in advance. To select a time and date for visitation, please click the button above to complete the online form.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Be sure to review the following guidelines:

  • All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list
  • While health screening procedures are no longer necessary, if you are not feeling well, please consider rescheduling your visit
  • Wearing of masks is voluntary.

  • Up to four adult visitors and a reasonable number of children are allowed at each visit, per inmate

  • If additional adults are attending the same visitation session, you need only complete one registration form. However, be sure to list the full names of all other visitors and include all of the necessary contact information (phone & email) for each person.

  • Children of any age are permitted, when accompanied by at least one adult. Children’s names should also be included on the form.

  • All visitation requests must be submitted at least seven days before the selected date
  • Visits may be scheduled up to four weeks from the date of the request
  • Visits are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be notified by email at least three days in advance of your approved visit
  • Be sure to include alternative dates and times for your visit. If your first preference is already filled, staff will try to grant your second or third request
  • If you need to cancel a visit for any reason, notify the facility as soon as possible

*** NOTE: You will want to arrive prior to your scheduled visitation time to allow for processing into the facility.

Questions pertaining to any of the information above can be directed to the facility. Contact information is available on this page.

WEC Visiting Schedule


To view a PDF version of this schedule, click here: WEC Visiting Schedule

Incarcerated persons at the Work Ethic Camp are limited to two sessions per day and one day per week.

Visitors may sign up for either one session or both the A.M. and the P.M. sessions on Saturday or Sunday.
To sign up for both sessions on the same day, please complete two separate forms, one for each session.

WEC Virtual Visiting Schedule


Facility Visitation Procedures

The link below will take you to visiting procedures that apply to this facility.

WEC Visiting Procedures

Virtual Visitation Program Protocol

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