News & Announcements
Holocaust survivor shares experiences with women of TCF
Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski inspired a group of female offenders at Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF) Thursday, Sept. 14, with stories of her life and encouraged them to forgive, put aside hatred, and strive to overcome their circumstances.
Governor Brownback, KDOC announce increased pay for state’s correctional officers under new pay plan
Governor Sam Brownback was joined by Corrections Secretary Joe Norwood at El Dorado Correctional Facility today to announce changes to the Kansas Department of Corrections’ pay structure to address correctional officer retention and increase recruitment of new candidates.
KDOC Travels the State to Celebrate Reentry Week
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) celebrated Reentry Week July 10-14 with open house events, culminating with concerts by country music artist Mark Collie.
Batterer Intervention Program Summit examines how to do more for domestic violence survivors
KDOC staff take part in the 2017 Batterer Intervention Program Summit Wednesday in Topeka
KDOC Assists Offenders Reintegration into Communities
Reentry Week shines spotlight on programs that help offenders transition successfully
KDOC to Observe Reentry Week 2017: Country music celebrity Mark Collie to help celebrate reentry services, perform for offenders
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) will celebrate Reentry Week July 10-14, 2017. Events will be held across the state, in facilities and parole offices, to spotlight the evidence based work done by staff, contract providers, volunteers, mentors, and community partners, which has led to a reduction in recidivism (returns to prison) in Kansas from over 55% to 35%.
KDOC’s Juvenile Services Reform Generating Reinvestment Funds
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) announced today that improvements to the juvenile justice system, based upon reforms enacted in 2016 with Senate Bill 367, generated $12.3 million in FY17 for reinvestment in evidence-based programs for juveniles.
KDOC, Gov. Brownback Recognize 2016 Employees and Volunteers of the Year
Fifty-three individuals were honored by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) June 14 in Topeka, for having been named employees and volunteers of the year for 2016.
Kansas Takes a Leading Role in Fight Against Opioid Use Among the Justice-Involved
Lt. Gov. Dr. Colyer, state agencies selected to participate in nationwide study of best practices
