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Reaching Out From Within 2023 Symposium: by David Thompson — published Apr 11, 2023 — last modified Apr 11, 2023 09:50 AM
One day conference held by Reaching Out From Within, a reentry program in all KDOC facilities, highlights the success of alums while discussing ways to improve how we do what we do.
Shelley Knowles, 2022 Champion of Justice Award Winner: by David Thompson — published Oct 09, 2022 — last modified Oct 11, 2022 01:38 PM
KDOC's Office of Victim Services recognizes an individual each year who works diligently for the safety of crime victims, or public safety in general, while supporting offender success. That recognition is given as the Champion of Justice Award. This year's winner is Shelley Knowles, a Unit Team Manager at Lansing Correctional Facility.
Staff stories: Linda Graves 999: by David Thompson — published Jun 15, 2023 — last modified Feb 20, 2024 01:22 PM
Ellsworth Correctional Facility staff member, Linda Graves, shares her story. Graves works In the ECF greenhouse part time mentoring the residents in gardening and groundskeeping. Working a 999 shift is ideal for people who only want to work part-time or seniors who don't want to fully retire.
TCF / Washburn Honor Roll Spring 2023: by David Thompson — published May 27, 2023 — last modified Feb 20, 2024 01:32 PM
KDOC is proud to share the achievements of some of the Washburn University students at Topeka Correctional Facility from the semester just closed up in May. These students have continued to overcome difficult barriers and achieve scholarly excellence. Two of the students on the President’s List successfully achieved the grade point requirement of a 4.0 to stay on the President’s List their entire Associates Degree journey. Our congratulations to all the ladies!
TCF Graduation 2023: by David Thompson — published May 25, 2023 — last modified Feb 20, 2024 01:33 PM
22 residents from the Topeka Correctional Facility donned their caps and gowns as part of graduation ceremonies with Washburn University and Washburn Institute of Technology. 12 residents received their Associate's degree of Liberal Studies, 7 received their 4.0 certificate from Washburn Tech, while 3 received their Kansas State High School Equivalency Diplomas. Congratulations to all the women for their hard work and determination to achieve this important milestone on their journey to improve their lives and futures.
TCF Graduation Ceremonies 12-2022: by David Thompson — published Dec 30, 2022
The first ever graduation ceremony was held on the Max/Medium side of Topeka Correctional Facility 12-16-22. In all, 14 residents, including seven residents from the Medium/Minimum sides received their high school diplomas or certifications from Washburn Tech.
TCF Offsite Visits - Kansas Childrens Discovery Center: by David Thompson — published Nov 15, 2023 — last modified Feb 20, 2024 01:10 PM
19 residents of Topeka Correctional Facility recently enjoyed an offsite visit with their children or grandchildren at the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center in Topeka. The Center is an educational playground for all aged children. TCF has partnered with KCDC as they host these offsite visits 6 times a year for minimum custody level residents who also must pass a Parenting Class.
The Gift of Chess 2023: by David Thompson — published Jun 15, 2023 — last modified Jun 15, 2023 10:59 AM
There is an excitement growing throughout the facilities within KDOC thanks to 1) the game of chess, 2) a non-profit organization in New York City called The Gift of Chess, and 3) a KDOC resident who is scheduled to be paroled in 2025. The first ever KDOC Chess Champion will be crowned June 28th during an online tournament. It’s part of a whirlwind idea sparked by Tony Ballard, a resident chess guru at the Wichita Work Release Facility. Ballard has used the game of chess as a cognitive rehabilitative tool to help change his life around. His success on the chess board has opened the door for him to meet and befriend other chess players outside the facility, including Russell Makofsky, chess teacher and founder of a non-profit organization that gives away chess sets to school children and refugees around the country. Both see the benefits that come from playing the game, including developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. Through their friendship, The Gift of Chess is making quite an impact in the chess world as well as corrections communities around the world. Makofsky appointed Ballard as the Director of Prison Outreach for The Gift of Chess. Although he will not be paroled until 2025, Ballard continues to help the organization’s goal of distributing one million chess sets by the year 2030.
Uncle Bully Visits KJCC: by David Thompson — published Jun 26, 2024 — last modified Jun 27, 2024 10:15 AM
Film producers from Hawaii recently unveiled their latest award-winning documentary, "Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. The film was about surfing instructor, Uncle Bully, who taught homeless children how to surf during COVID. It is a documentary that looks to inspire others to help or become a mentor wherever they can in an effort to build community.
Unsung Hero of KDOC: Larry Woodward - Welding Guru 2023: by David Thompson — published Oct 11, 2023 — last modified Oct 11, 2023 08:45 AM
Unsung Heroes of KDOC campaign profiles welding guru Kansas Corrections Industries - Larry Woodward.

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