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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.
KDOC leaders laud work of Parole staff - PPPS Week: by David Thompson — published Jul 19, 2023 — last modified Jul 19, 2023 07:59 AM
KDOC Leaders praise the work of Parole Office members throughout the state for their work, dedication, and sacrifice as they help people under supervision reintegrate back into our communities safely and hopefully successfully.
3 LCF residents earn associate's degree.: by David Thompson — published Aug 12, 2022 — filed under: Pathway for Success
3 Lansing Correctional Facility residents earn associate's degree.
WCF Garden program donates produce to local pantry: by David Thompson — published Oct 11, 2022 — last modified Oct 11, 2022 01:30 PM
WCF Residents learn to become Master Gardener while donating harvested produce to local food pantry
Brothers In Blue Reentry Program raises $145K: by David Thompson — published Oct 24, 2022 — last modified Oct 25, 2022 12:48 PM
Brothers In Blue Reentry program at Lansing Correctional Facility held it's annual fundraising gala and raised a record $145K for the faith-based reentry program. BIBR continues to welcome donations, volunteers, mentors, and prayers.
Kansas correctional facilities hold Open House Job Fairs: by David Thompson — published Oct 24, 2022 — last modified Nov 04, 2022 12:16 PM
El Dorado and Winfield Correctional Facilities held Open House Job Fairs last week to help alleviate staff shortages while offering career opportunities.
Profile of Unsung Heroes of KDOC: CO II Jeremy Baker: by David Thompson — published Oct 27, 2022
Profile of Unsung Heroes within the Kansas Department of Corrections: Corrections Officer Jeremy Baker with the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility says a good CO understands the importance of communication.
Unsung Heroes of KDOC: Mrs. Kansas Earth - Jordan Cottingham of LCF: by David Thompson — published Nov 16, 2022 — last modified Dec 06, 2022 09:09 AM
A Correctional Facility worker by day and a Crowned Crusader by night, Jordan Cottingham is planting seeds of eco-friendly awareness as the reigning Mrs. Kansas Earth.
Unsung Heroes of KDOC: Wichita Parole Officer Shermon Davis: by David Thompson — published Nov 18, 2022
Unsung Heroes of Kansas Department Of Corrections: Wichita Parole Officer Shermon Davis is profiled.
KJCC Contact List 12-2022.pdf: by David Thompson — published Dec 01, 2022
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