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Unsung Heroes of KDOC - Administrative Support
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David Thompson
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Feb 10, 2023
The Unsung Heroes of KDOC highlights the Administrative Support workers who most supervisors consider them as the 'backbone' of each facility.
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KDOC Healthcare Checkup 2024 Part 2
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by
David Thompson
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Feb 02, 2024
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Feb 02, 2024 12:30 PM
Our 3-part series looking at the healthcare of residents within KDOC opens our eyes to the 3 H's in this video; Hep-C, Hernias, and Hospice care.
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KJCC / Kansas Childrens Discovery Ctr Visitation 02 20 2024
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David Thompson
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Mar 20, 2024
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Mar 20, 2024 08:27 AM
The partnership between the Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center continues to flourish within a couple of our Visitation Rooms. KDOC is slowly integrating the male facilities' Visitation Rooms utilizing KCDC'S Mobile Museum. They recently opened shop for a test run at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. And last month, they made a first time visit to the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex where 5 young dads were able to see and visit their children, three of whom were seeing their newborn child for the first time.
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FY2025 Community Programs Juvenile Justice Involved Youth Programs
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by
David Thompson
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May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024 07:57 AM
The Kansas Department of Corrections is pleased to announce the release of a grant application to help support communities in providing services to youth that are at risk for juvenile offenders and their families, juvenile’s experiencing behavioral health crisis and their families and children who have been administered a risk and needs assessment and have been identified as needing services pursuant to KSA 38-2292 (Youth identified as CINC – Child in Need of Care).
Eligible Applicants: Governmental Entities and Community-based Agencies or Service Providers
Applications accepted throughout the year, beginning Fiscal Year 2025. First round deadline July 15th, 2024.
Applications may be submitted through the AmpliFund online
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Juvenile Services
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5 LCF Residents Graduate from University of Saint Mary
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by
David Thompson
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May 16, 2024
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May 17, 2024 07:30 AM
Five residents at Lansing Correctional Facility earned bachelor's degree in computer information science. A noteworthy accomplishment in and of itself. However, two of the residents, William Mason and Charles Johnson Jr. began taking college courses through University of Saint Mary using Pell grants back in 1991 and 1994, respectively. They had to stop when Pell ended in 1994. Yet, here they are, 30 years later and after Pell grants were reinstituted in 2021, Mason and Johnson Jr. received their degrees during a graduation ceremony at LCF last week. Our congratulations to Mason, Johnson Jr., as well as Sean Murphy, Danny Pickerill, and Zachary Smith.
Awesome job! And congratulations to the faculty and staff at the University of Saint Mary, i.e. Michael Hill and Dr. Michelle Metzinger.
And thank you to the staff at Lansing Correctional Facility for supporting the educational programs and activities to help enhance the growth of residents who want to change.
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LCF - Donnelly College Graduation May 22, 2024
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David Thompson
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May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024 02:10 PM
Four residents at Lansing Correctional Facility graduated with Associate of Applied Science in Business degrees. Three of the four are first-generation college students.
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Brandon Heath @ LCF 5-22-24
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David Thompson
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May 30, 2024
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May 30, 2024 02:34 PM
Christian singer Brandon Heath performs on the yard at Lansing Correctional Facility in hopes of inspiring the residents to enhance their Christian faith.
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Laptop Computers Issued to Barton Community College Students at Ellsworth Correctional Facility
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David Thompson
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Jun 07, 2024
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Jun 07, 2024 07:42 AM
For the very first time ever in the Kansas Department of Corrections, 19 residents at Ellsworth Correctional Facility were issued laptop computers for their personal use in their college classes! This incredible partnership between Ellsworth Correctional Facility, Barton Community College, and Central Office Educational staff will provide an opportunity for residents to not only utilize computers during class and for their homework, but will enable residents to complete assignments in their own living area, mirroring the opportunities provided to traditional students within the community.
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Uncle Bully Visits KJCC
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by
David Thompson
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Jun 26, 2024
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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.
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KDOC Healthcare Checkup2024 Part 3
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by
David Thompson
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Feb 07, 2024
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last modified
Feb 08, 2024 08:16 AM
An in-depth look at the healthcare of KDOC residents highlight the people, processes, and programs. In Part 3, two nurses and an activities specialist exude professionalism as they put the health of patients first and foremost. We're grateful for these three and all of our healthcare professionals who we consider as unsung heroes.