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Sep 17, 2026
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Crossover Youth Practice Model
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David Thompson
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Sep 17, 2026
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Located in
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Crossover Youth Practice Model
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Built From The Bricks Up 2026 at TCF
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David Thompson
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Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 16, 2026 12:37 PM
"Built From The Bricks Up" is back! 🧱✨
Year two at the Topeka Correctional Facility took things to a whole new level. Last year, we laid the groundwork by tackling domestic violence and finding paths to healing. This year, the focus expanded to total mind, body, and spirit wellness.
Watch how the 2026 conference brought health education, overall wellness, and some well-deserved joy through beauty tips, manicures, pedicures, and makeup.Healing isn't just a process—it's a transformation.
Check out the highlights now! 💅🏽💄❤️
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Family Fun Day at LCF
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David Thompson
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Sep 02, 2026
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Sep 08, 2026 09:29 AM
History was made at Lansing Correctional Facility! On Saturday, August 29, 2026, LCF hosted its first-ever Family Fun Day inside the medium/maximum-security yard.
The area was transformed with tents, bounce houses, and games, allowing residents to spend invaluable, open-air time with their children, grandchildren, and loved ones.
From staggered morning arrivals to a powerful first-time meeting between a father and his son who drove from Oklahoma, the day was filled with respect, healing, and hope. Strong families build safer communities. 🔑❤️
"Events like this reinforce that corrections is about more than security—it is about restoring humanity and strengthening the family bonds that are vital to successful rehabilitation, which ultimately lead to safer communities. Thank you to the staff and volunteers at LCF and across the KDOC who supported this initiative. You have set a remarkable example for our entire department!" - Jeff Zmuda, Kansas Secretary of Corrections
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HCF - IN2WORK Giftbags for Ronald McDonald House 08 26 26
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David Thompson
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Aug 28, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026 01:23 PM
Aramark/IN2WORK resident culinary students at Hutchinson Correctional Facility packed 250 custom gift bags for families staying at the local Ronald McDonald House. This incredible project marks a major milestone for our vocational track, proving that the skills learned here are built on community, care, and giving back. We are so proud of the hard work and heart these students put into supporting families when they need it most.
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KJCC IN2WORK Graduation 08 12 26
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David Thompson
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Aug 13, 2026
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Aug 13, 2026 04:09 PM
Historic Achievement: Five Young Men Celebrate Culinary Graduation from the Aramark IN2WORK culinary program at Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex.
Among the graduates, one student achieved the highest test score ever seen by KJCC's cooking instructor.
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Two KDOC Executives Featured on KTWU, Inspire
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David Thompson
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Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026 12:04 PM
Deputy Secretary of Facility Management Gloria Geither and Deputy Secretary of Juvenile & Adult Community-Based Services Megan Milner recently appeared on the PBS station KTWU in Topeka. The program highlights the profound impact women are making across public service, community development, and public safety industries.
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LCF East Campus Graduation 8-10-26
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David Thompson
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Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026 09:03 AM
We are thrilled to celebrate the latest graduation ceremony of the East Campus Recovery Program at Lansing Correctional Facility. During this special event, 42 resilient residents stepped up to receive their certificates of completion. This milestone brings our total to 156 graduates since launching less than two years ago.
As the first program of its kind in Kansas, this initiative sets a new standard for our state. By placing a strong emphasis on drug addiction recovery and seamlessly transitioning participants into work release jobs from the minimum-security facility, KDOC is creating a true pathway to successful reentry.
We are incredibly proud of these individuals for dedicating themselves to transformation and building a brighter future.
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YouTuber Visits WCF Garden 07 10 26
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David Thompson
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Aug 06, 2026
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Aug 06, 2026 04:13 PM
In five short years, the Winfield Correctional Facility garden program has blossomed from 12 garden bed to 41 beds today. But this program grows much more than just plants. Our resident gardeners are cultivating real life changes. Through hands-on work, they are building essential skills to pursue future career opportunities in: Landscaping 🏡Farming 🚜Community Leadership 🤝We are incredibly proud of the growth of this program and the dedication of everyone involved in transforming lives from the ground up. Recently, they had a special visitor, online sensation, "Mr. Mixer" a.k.a. Zach Dinicola.
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TCF Comfort Cases Backpack Stuffers 07 22 26
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David Thompson
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Jul 30, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026 04:53 PM
For thousands of children entering foster care, their suitcase is a trash bag for everything they own. But last week, the Residents at the Topeka Correctional Facility teamed up with an organization and their volunteers to pack 200 "Comfort Cases” backpacks filled with essentials like blankets, books, hygiene kits, and stuffed animals made by the ladies of TCF. It was an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Kansas kiddos.