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Profile: TCF Residents working with Private Industries Partner
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by
David Thompson
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Aug 30, 2023
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last modified
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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by
David Thompson
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published
Jun 15, 2023
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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.
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TCF / Washburn Honor Roll Spring 2023
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by
David Thompson
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published
May 27, 2023
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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!
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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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published
Nov 15, 2023
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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.
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Uncle Bully Visits KJCC
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David Thompson
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Jun 26, 2024
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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.
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Unsung Hero of KDOC: Larry Woodward - Welding Guru 2023
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David Thompson
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Oct 11, 2023
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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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Unsung Heroe of KDOC - Maintenance - Digest version
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by
David Thompson
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published
Feb 07, 2023
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last modified
Feb 20, 2024 02:42 PM
There are eight adult facilities and one juvenile facility that are maintained 24/7 by Unsung Heroes of KDOC who keep equipment, plumbing, electrical, structural, and roads all in working order.
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Unsung Heroes - Admin Support - Short version
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by
David Thompson
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published
Feb 21, 2023
The Unsung Heroes of KDOC highlights the Administrative Support workers who most supervisors consider them as the 'backbone' of each facility. If interested in a rewarding career, please check out our website. doc.ks.gov/employment
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2023 Archives
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Unsung Heroes of KDOC - Administrative Support
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by
David Thompson
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published
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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Unsung Heroes of KDOC - Maintenance
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by
David Thompson
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Jan 21, 2023
There are eight adult facilities and one juvenile facility that are maintained 24/7 by Unsung Heroes of KDOC who keep equipment, plumbing, electrical, structural, and roads all in working order. This profile highlights the Maintenance teams at Ellsworth (all male) and Topeka (all female) correctional facilities.
