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WEC: Candy Grams

WEC: Candy Grams

February 26, 2025

The Work Ethic Camp Employee Activity Committee hosted their Candy Grams where teammates had the opportunity to show their appreciation to one…

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Community HS tour

WEC: McCook Bison Days

February 25, 2025

Every year, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) is proud to partner with Bison Days, an annual two-day event in McCook where organizations and community…

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Academy Class 125

STA: Class 125 Graduation

February 24, 2025

Congratulations to Class 125! This class is the first to graduate from the newly revamped NDCS pre-service training. By incorporating additional on-…

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OCC Art Exhibit

OCC Art Exhibition

February 21, 2025

Thank you to the Inmate Positive Impact Council (IPIC) for organizing this event and allowing those housed at the Omaha Correctional Center to…

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Physical Plant OCC

Physical Plant: OCC

February 21, 2025

Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a…

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WEC Physical Plant Cover

Physical Plant: WEC

February 20, 2025

Physical space and security measures are key to achieving the agency’s mission. Each of our facilities are unique to fit their populations. Take a…

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RTC inmate death

February 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-08)CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic CommunicationsOFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov …

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McCook Christian Church Palisade Campus

Renovating the community

February 20, 2025

For the past two years, the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) work crews have assisted with renovations of McCook Christian Church-Palisades Campus, painting the…

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Healthy Thinking Patterns

Healthy Thinking Patterns

February 18, 2025

Developing healthy thinking patterns is an important part of rehabilitation. Skill building in this area can increase success in family relationships…

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Positive Social Engagement

Positive Social Engagement

February 14, 2025

Participation in pro-social activities is pivotal to growth and development. Participating in clubs, classes and events cultivate positive…

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