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Dear Mama - LCF 2023

David Thompson — 2023-05-18T18:15:00Z

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.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility - Graduation ceremony 5-11-23

David Thompson — 2023-05-12T20:30:00Z

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.

Wellness Manager - Profile of Katie Herzberg

David Thompson — 2023-05-09T19:20:00Z

Filling the newly created position of Wellness Manager, Katie Herzberg has her hands full as she helps to identify and develop programs for individual and collective wellness of staff within KDOC. Her work will bolster the Peer Support program as there is a need for many workers to talk with someone about a traumatic event or secondary trauma they've endured. There are other benefits and programs she hopes will come to fruition soon.

Cold Case Cards 1st Anniversary

David Thompson — 2023-05-08T21:00:00Z

For nearly a year, the dayrooms and living areas of Kansas correctional facilities and county jails have seen the first decks of playing cards with information about unsolved murder cases in our state. KDOC takes a look at the impact of the Cold Case Cards thus far and what victims' families are saying.

NCF - Trash bags to Mats for Homeless

David Thompson — 2023-04-11T14:50:00Z

The Crafts and Arts program at Norton Correctional Facility is helping the homeless community throughout Kansas as they take donated trash bags and crochet them together into mats and tote bags. See how one man's trash bag can become another man's treasure.

Why I Love Working for KDOC

David Thompson — 2023-03-23T11:55:00Z

In their own words, our Unsung Heroes share why they love the work of corrections.

Unsung Heroes - Admin Support - Short version

David Thompson — 2023-02-21T15:04:33Z

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

WCF Geriatric & Cognitive Care Unit Preview

David Thompson — 2023-02-16T17:00:00Z

After three-plus years of consideration, planning and renovation the wait is almost over. Last Friday as Winfield Correctional Facility, we unveiled the new 240-bed specialized unit providing geriatric care, a substance abuse treatment program, and a training program open for residents who wish to become certified as a CNA aide to help with care of their fellow elderly residents.

It’s estimated that there are 10-thousand people in our country everyday who are turning -65-. In our culture today, we are living longer but that doesn’t guarantee we are living healthy. And we see that in our population as well. In 2013, there were 182 residents aged 65-and-above, roughly 2% of the general population. In 2022, that number is up to -344- or roughly 5% of the population. As our elderly population has grown, so has the number of cases involving Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases. This dedicated unit will help us manage the special needs of our growing elderly population while also helping many others with substance abuse.

We believe the bigger picture is that increased mental health and substance abuse treatment will cut the number of people who enter our facilities as well as those who return once they’re released. At the end of this month, we will begin moving 30 residents a week to Winfield until the unit is full.

Unsung Heroes of KDOC - Administrative Support

David Thompson — 2023-02-10T16:45:04Z

Unsung Heroe of KDOC - Maintenance - Digest version

David Thompson — 2023-02-07T22:00:00Z

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. If interested in applying for open Maintenance positions, please check out our website and search for the nearest facility.

$1.5 million grant funding available to help juvenile services

David Thompson — 2023-02-07T19:00:00Z

The Kansas Department of Corrections is pleased to announce $1.5 million in funding available for a new juvenile services grant opportunity. The Supporting Community Organizations in Improving Outcomes for Juvenile Offenders and Families grant seeks to assist community non-profit organizations in developing and implementing evidence-based community programs and practices for juvenile offenders and juveniles experiencing mental health crisis and their families. More information regarding this opportunity can be found at: Grant Listing — (ks.gov)

Unsung Heroes of KDOC: Austin Spencer HCF Evidence Ofc

David Thompson — 2023-02-07T18:00:00Z

An 8-year veteran with Hutchinson Correctional Facility, Austin Spencer is part of a new breed of Officers who are taking to heart KDOC's vision and mission of changing peoples' lives while treating residents with dignity and respect. Under the leadership of Warden Dan Schnurr, Spencer is passionate about his work and is a great example of how good people can make a difference even in a bad environment.

28 Residents at HCF make HCC Honor Roll for Fall 2022

David Thompson — 2023-01-23T19:30:00Z

There is an air of excitement regarding the educational opportunities at Hutchinson Correctional Facilities as 28 residents were named to the Hutchinson Community College's President and Vice President's Honor Roll for Fall 2022 semester.

Our congratulations to these residents on their hard work and persistence to make the Honor Roll: Dexter Robinson, Jeremiah Rorie, Cory Brunzell, Shelbert Smith, Jibri Burnett, William Rodriquez, Vernon Bourbon, Devin Siebold, Michael Davidson, Michael Hennessy, Jordan Jones, Richard Jackson, Shawn Smith, Charles Blake, Shane Miskell, Kaleb Gudgen, Jason McCain, Arthur Herron, Aaron Alger, Christopher Small, John Butler, Aaron Morgan, Kevin Gunby, Lavern Reffitt, Matthew Kolbek, Carlos Fernandez, Parker Thompson, and Sam Becker.

In December 2022, 114 residents at Hutchinson Correctional Facility donned their caps and gowns as they receive various diplomas and certifications for various educational and vocational programming, from high school equivalency diplomas to associate's degrees

HCF HCC Honor Roll Fall 2022 East Unit

David Thompson — 2023-01-23T19:08:48Z

HCF HCC Honor Roll Fall 2022 Central Unit

David Thompson — 2023-01-23T19:07:46Z