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KDOC Crafts 2025
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David Thompson
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Sep 04, 2025
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Sep 04, 2025 07:23 AM
One of the most impactful tools in corrections is the Crafts & Arts shops within each of our facilities. Not only can crafting provide a “safe place” for one’s mind and reduce stress and anxiety, but it can also tap into one’s creative side while learning vocational skills like carpentry, woodworking, or textiles that can lead to employment upon release. There have been many residents who have benefited from crafts and arts programs toward rehabilitation, public safety, and human dignity. The bonus parts are the positive bridges they can help build with communities as they contribute their work back into society.
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Domestic Violence Conference at TCF 09 2025
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by
David Thompson
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Sep 12, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025 11:43 AM
An unprecedented day took place at the Topeka Correctional Facility earlier this month. In an effort to combat and recover from domestic violence, the administration and staff at TCF, fully supported a group of residents who organized a day-long conference filled with expert speakers and supporting agencies, aimed at breaking free from past experiences while building forward with knowledge and support. The conference was called, "Building From The Bricks Up".
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Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Implementation of Grants Expanding Behavioral Health Services for Juveniles in Detention
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by
David Thompson
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Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 22, 2025 02:22 PM
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) today announced the successful implementation of over $1.4 million in grant funding, which has enabled juvenile detention centers across the state to provide vital mental health and substance use services to young people. The grants, established through the 2023 passage of House Bill 2021, address the significant behavioral health needs of juveniles and connect families to crucial support services sooner.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
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David Thompson
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Dec 30, 2020
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last modified
Aug 26, 2022 03:01 PM
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KDOC COVID-19 Updates
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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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Unsung Heroes - Admin Support - Short version
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by
David Thompson
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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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KJCC Graduation June 30, 2023
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David Thompson
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Jul 26, 2023
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Jul 26, 2023 10:07 AM
Graduation ceremony at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex for 21 residents receiving diplomas from Lawrence-Gardner High School and 6 residents receiving certificates of completion from Washburn Tech. Our congrats to all the grads and their families.
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2023 Archives
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Hutchinson Correctional Facility - Graduation ceremony 5-11-23
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by
David Thompson
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May 12, 2023
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Feb 20, 2024 01:58 PM
Hutchinson Correctional Facility held it's summer graduation ceremony as 53 diplomas or program certificates were awarded to residents on the completion of their courses. Studies have shown that education is a key factor in helping people stay out of prison once they leave.
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2023 Archives
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Dear Mama - LCF 2023
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David Thompson
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May 18, 2023
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Feb 20, 2024 01:39 PM
This past Mother's Day weekend, three organizations within Lansing Correctional Facility (Arts in Prison) (Growth Ministries) (African Awareness Organization), invited four women to share their experiences and feelings of what the impact of having a loved one incarcerated has done to them and their families. Their stories help open the eyes of residents that the hardship of serving time has ripple effects back home.
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Donnelly College Graduation 05-18-2023
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by
David Thompson
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May 18, 2023
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Feb 20, 2024 01:35 PM
Our congratulations to the following residents for their hard work and determination to successfully complete and earn their Associate Applied Science in Business from Donnelly College.
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2023 Archives