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- IN2WORK Giftbags for RMH 04 03 25 — by David Thompson — last modified Apr 03, 2025 12:28 PM
- Aramark Correctional Services is marking the 20th anniversary of its IN2WORK (I2W) program, which provides education and industry certifications to incarcerated individuals. To help celebrate, the IN2WORK residents and Aramark staff at Lansing Correctional Facility created 250 self-stable, breakfast snack packs and donated them to the Ronald McDonald House near Childrens Mercy Hospital in Overland Park.
- KCDC Unveils Play Free Visitation Area at ECF — by David Thompson — last modified Mar 31, 2025 03:02 PM
- A new child-friendly visitation space at Ellsworth Correctional Facility aims to make family connections easier, thanks to a partnership between KDOC and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. The redesigned space prioritizes the emotional and developmental needs of children visiting incarcerated parents, emphasizing a family-centered approach in the correctional system.
- Band Night On The Big Yard at LCF — by David Thompson — last modified Mar 14, 2025 07:29 AM
- For the 2nd year in a row, more than 30 bands from around the Kansas City region are booked to play on a Thursday night between March and October. It's win-win-win situation as local bands who are looking for a gig, can play before a "captive" audience; the residents are welcome to hear a free concert; and administrators say it all adds to a calmer, safer environment. Rock on, LCF!
- Juvenile Grants Availabilities - Profile of Heartland 180 — by David Thompson — last modified Feb 12, 2025 08:46 AM
- For people and organizations who are helping justice-involved juveniles and are seeking grant funding, please check out the list of available grants on this website. doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/grants
- KJCC Graduation 12 20 2024 — by David Thompson — last modified Jan 15, 2025 10:47 AM
- Last month, 42 students at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex walked the stage as graduates of Lawrence Gardner High School, Jobs for America's Graduates, or Washburn Institute of Technology.
- NCF Graduation 12-13-2024 — by David Thompson — last modified Dec 26, 2024 11:19 AM
- In association with Colby Community College, 33 residents at Norton Correctional Facility donned caps and gowns after completing courses for associate's degrees in Alternative Energy, certificates of completion in Wind Technical or Wind Certificate of Completion, certificates in Telecommunications, and diplomas for completing GED. Congratulations to all our graduates!
- ECF Learning Celebration 2024 — by David Thompson — last modified Dec 10, 2024 07:20 AM
- The 2024 Learning Celebration at Ellsworth Correctional Facility saw 128 recipients of either Associate's Degree, 18 and 32 Hour Completion toward an associate's degree, Kansas State High School or GED Diploma, Welding Certificate, or the OSHA 10 Safety Course certificate. Many of the graduates received a combination of these degrees and certificates.
- KDOC Honors Military Staff Members on Veterans Day 11 12 24 — by David Thompson — last modified Nov 20, 2024 10:18 AM
- KDOC Staff members who served in the military are honored.
- Horse Adoption At HCF 10 18 2024 — by David Thompson — last modified Oct 31, 2024 10:37 AM
- Hutchinson Correctional Facility's (HCF) Horse and Burro Program recently held its annual Open House and Competitive Bid Auction Weekend. A total of 18 horses were auctioned off as well as selling 13 untouched horses and 10 burros. The weekend is a culmination of months of basic care for the horses (which are captured in the wild from mostly western and northwestern states) to actual training, under the supervision and guidance of professional trainers, correctional staff, and resident trainers in apprenticeship.
- Governor Laura Kelly highlights opening of East Campus at Lansing unit — by David Thompson — last modified Oct 28, 2024 09:08 AM
- First ever substance use recovery and work release unit within Kansas prisons unveiled as Kansas Governor Laura Kelly highlights the ceremony.
