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Corrections Secretary Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Dares Deputy Secretaries and Wardens
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Aug 22, 2014
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Secretary Ray Roberts took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Monday after nominating the Kansas Department of Corrections' (KDOC) deputy secretaries, wardens and superintendents to follow his lead.
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KDOC Begins Unifying Mental Health Training for Juvenile Correctional Staff
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Jul 28, 2014
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Juvenile officials within the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) are taking steps to train correctional staff in responding to the mental health needs of those in the juvenile system.
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OWDS Program Graduates a Class of 14
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Feb 01, 2014
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A recent Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) training program concluded with participants from the Department of Corrections and community organizations taking part.
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Bethel Students Cross Cultures by Going into Prison
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Feb 02, 2014
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Students from Bethel College in Newton have collaborated with inmates from Hutchinson Correctional Facility on a theater production based on previously published monologues and dialogues combined with journal entries from the project's participants. The production, first presented at the facility with inmates, will be followed by a student-only version at the college in February.
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Inmates Create Works of Art
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Mar 05, 2014
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The Norton Telegram recently published a story about inmates at Norton Correctional Facility who make quilts for those in need. Last year, inmates made 300 quilts that were donated to charity.
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Wichita State University Photo Exhibit Captures "Juvenile In Justice"
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Mar 24, 2014
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Wichita State University's Ulrich Museum is hosting an exhibit that casts a spotlight on juvenile detention through the images taken by photographer Richard Ross. The exhibit documents the placement and treatment of American juveniles - including those in Kansas - in juvenile detention facilities. The exhibit is on view until April 13.
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Ashley Stuewe: The woman on guard
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Apr 10, 2014
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Ashley Stuewe, a corrections officer at Norton Correctional Facility, was featured in the Norton Telegram's Working Women 2014 series that was published on March 29.
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Two Mothers Speak to Raise Awareness during Victims' Rights Week
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Apr 15, 2014
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The pair spoke about the slaying of their sons and their families' struggles that followed during the third annual Voices of Victims' Rally Friday in Topeka. The event marked the close of activities held as part National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
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Topeka Parole Office Hosts Mentor Appreciation Day
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Apr 29, 2014
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The Topeka Parole Office held a Mentor Appreciation Day Friday to recognize Mentoring4Success (M4S) mentors.
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Two Larned Juvenile Offenders Among Barton's Spring Graduates
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May 23, 2014
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A pair of youth residents at Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility were recently featured by Barton Community College for overcoming difficult barriers to achieve educational success.
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