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Governor's Grants Program 2026-2029
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David Thompson
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Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026 03:31 PM
Attention crime victims and survivors in Kansas! The Governor’s Grants Program wants to hear from you! Please consider filling out this survey to help determine the state’s financial priorities for victim advocacy grants in 2026-2029. Your voice matters!
The survey is anonymous and individual responses are kept confidential. The survey can be accessed in English or Spanish at this link. To access the Spanish survey, use the drop-down in the upper right corner to select “Spanish.”
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TCF - Washburn students achieve historic and remarkable achievements
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David Thompson
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Dec 31, 2020
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last modified
Jan 29, 2026 07:26 AM
Students enrolled in Washburn University programs at the Topeka Correctional Facility are making historic and remarkable achievements!
• 91 students were enrolled in associate and bachelor’s degree programs this past fall.
• 54 of those students qualified for academic honors.
• This means 59% of the TCF student body earned a place on either the President’s List (4.0 GPA) or the Dean’s List (3.4-3.99 GPA). 🎉
Four students became the first to have graduated with their bachelor's degree at TCF!
This level of academic success is a testament to their perseverance and the support provided by the staff at TCF. Our congratulations to them on their outstanding performance and to the staff and administrators that helped make it possible.
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Tasha Layton at Topeka Correctional Facility
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David Thompson
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May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025 10:23 AM
Singer Tasha Layton, a rising star in Christian music, brought a message of hope and strength to the residents of Topeka Correctional Facility.
This midday concert was sponsored by radio station Life 88.5 in Kansas City, and hosted by LEAD, or Ladies Empowered and Driven, the female arm of Brothers In Blue Reentry program.
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Lullaby Project at TCF 06 09 25
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David Thompson
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Jun 24, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025 07:21 AM
KDOC is grateful for our partnership with the Kansas Children's Discovery Center in Topeka. They are piloting a new program at the Topeka Correctional Facility called the Lullaby project, helping incarcerated moms stay connected with their babies.
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KJCC Graduation 06 27 25
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David Thompson
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Jul 02, 2025
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Jul 02, 2025 08:41 AM
KJCC Deputy Superintendent Kathy Espana discusses the joys of graduation ceremonies at "KJ" for residents, families, staff, and even former staff members.
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Pygmy Goats at EDCF 07 2025
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David Thompson
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Jul 25, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025 07:11 AM
Pygmy goats are all the rage at El Dorado Correctional Facility. Last month, facility administrators welcomed four pygmy goats to EDCF to be raised by eight resident handlers. The benefits of this program include therapeutic effects of interacting with animals which reduce stress on residents and promote positive behavioral changes. The residents can also learn valuable skills related to animal husbandry, including feeding, grooming, breeding, and basic veterinary care for pygmy goats. We’re very excited to see this program ‘baaaaaa’-lloon in size. 😊
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David Thompson
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Jul 29, 2025
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KDOC Honors Military Staff Members on Veterans Day 11 12 24
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David Thompson
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Nov 11, 2024
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Nov 20, 2024 10:18 AM
KDOC Staff members who served in the military are honored.
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KJCC Graduation 12 20 2024
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David Thompson
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Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025 10:47 AM
Last month, 42 students at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex walked the stage as graduates of Lawrence Gardner High School, Jobs for America's Graduates, or Washburn Institute of Technology.
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Why I Love Working for KDOC
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David Thompson
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Mar 23, 2023
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last modified
Feb 20, 2024 02:35 PM
People with a heart to help others explain why they love working at the Kansas Department of Corrections.