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Monica Pyles - TCF/Private Industries Partner Success story
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David Thompson
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Aug 30, 2023
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Aug 30, 2023 08:08 AM
Former Topeka Correctional Facility resident Monica Pyles struggled for 3 years while declining the help from staff within TCF, but a breakthrough opened her eyes and set her sights on working at a coveted Private Industries job. The company started in August of 2021 at TCF and Pyles found her niche making parts of the products with a sewing machine. The company was so pleased with her work and leadership, they hired her straight out of prison when she was paroled in September 2022. She is considered by many as a posterchild for reentry within TCF.
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Monica Pyles - Testimony of Overcoming Abuse
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by
David Thompson
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Mar 20, 2024
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Mar 20, 2024 08:20 AM
Former TCF Resident, Monica Pyles, shares her faith journey to show God has the power to redeem and heal victims of abuse.
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NCF - Trash bags to Mats for Homeless
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David Thompson
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Apr 11, 2023
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Feb 20, 2024 02:27 PM
The Crafts and Arts program at Norton Correctional Facility is helping the homeless community throughout Kansas as they take donated trash bags and crochet them together into mats and tote bags.
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NCF Graduation 12-13-2024
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David Thompson
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Dec 26, 2024
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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!
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Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week 2024
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by
David Thompson
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Jul 22, 2024
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Jul 22, 2024 07:54 AM
The Kansas Department of Corrections is proud to recognize, honor, and celebrate the work of our Parole Officers throughout KDOC.
This year’s theme for PPPS Week is Wellness Unveiled: Navigating the Journey. There are a myriad of traumatic stories and broken lives that our workers must wade through just to help people under supervision and guide them to a place of stability. Those journeys can take a mental toll, to say the least. So, we are grateful that this week is not only a celebration of our valued team in post supervision, but to recognize the daily grind that can impact both mind and body. So, the celebration of this week is not just about the food, fun, or activities but more importantly, about celebrating the victories of lives turned around with the help of the best post supervision team in the country.
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Profile: TCF Residents working with Private Industries Partner
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David Thompson
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Aug 30, 2023
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Aug 30, 2023 07:53 AM
At the Topeka Correctional Facility, there are -70- residents who are working with a private industry partner that produces various products, many of which need sewn together. In two years, the company has experienced so much success, they are considering adding a second shift of workers at this TCF plant.
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Staff stories: Linda Graves 999
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David Thompson
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Jun 15, 2023
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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.
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Supporting Community Organizations in Improving Outcomes for Juvenile Offenders and Families flyer
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David Thompson
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Jan 14, 2025
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Juvenile Services
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Funding Opportunities
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TCF / Washburn Honor Roll Spring 2023
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David Thompson
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May 27, 2023
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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!
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2023 Archives
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TCF Offsite Visits - Kansas Childrens Discovery Center
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by
David Thompson
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Nov 15, 2023
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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.
