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Work Ethic Camp

The Work Ethic Camp
Public Information Officer
Cristine Schwartz
cristine.schwartz@nebraska.gov

2309 N. Hwy 83
McCook, NE 69001
United States

308.345.8405
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The Work Ethic Camp (WEC) is a 200-bed facility for males classified to 'Minimum B' custody. It provides an individualized program in a time frame appropriate for the individual's needs and sentence structure. Individuals may parole from WEC, progress to a community custody facility or complete their sentence.

The Mission of the Work Ethic Camp is to provide an integrated program that combines evidence-based practices with treatment and educational opportunities.  The overall goal is to reduce the risk of recidivism through behavioral change and assisting incarcerated individuals with successful community reintegration, thereby, keeping people safe.

With intermittent supervision, minimum custody individuals may be eligible to work as road crews in the community.

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Warden Steve Fannon

In February 2023, Steve Fannon was appointed warden at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC), a 200-bed Minimum B male facility that combines evidence-based practices with treatment, educational opportunities and the ability to work in the community.

“I am privileged to lead the teammates at the Work Ethic Camp. They demonstrate an amazing commitment to providing quality service, treatment, and programming opportunities to safely and effectively prepare individuals for successful reentry,” he said. “We have the opportunity to influence reentry success in a very tangible and timely way here.”

Warden Fannon brings extensive reentry and programming experience to his role as warden at WEC. After joining the agency in 2007 as an officer, he held the positions of caseworker, case manager and reentry specialist at multiple facilities.  He later served as the agency’s reentry program manager and programs administrator.

Warden Fannon is a graduate of Midland Lutheran College and holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

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