public https://www.doc.ks.gov These are the search results for the query, showing results 11 to 25. Unsung Heroes - Admin Support - Short version https://www.doc.ks.gov/2023-archives/unsung-heroes-admin-support-short-version 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 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

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-02-21T15:04:33Z News Item Unsung Heroe of KDOC - Maintenance - Digest version https://www.doc.ks.gov/unsung-heroe-of-kdoc-maintenance-digest-version 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. 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.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-02-07T22:00:00Z News Item Uncle Bully Visits KJCC https://www.doc.ks.gov/uncle-bully-visits-kjcc Film producers from Hawaii recently unveiled their latest award-winning documentary, "Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. The film was about surfing instructor, Uncle Bully, who taught homeless children how to surf during COVID. It is a documentary that looks to inspire others to help or become a mentor wherever they can in an effort to build community. Film producers from Hawaii recently unveiled their latest award-winning documentary, "Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. The film was about surfing instructor, Uncle Bully, who taught homeless children how to surf during COVID. It is a documentary that looks to inspire others to help or become a mentor wherever they can in an effort to build community.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-06-26T14:00:00Z News Item Two KDOC Executives Featured on KTWU, Inspire https://www.doc.ks.gov/two-kdoc-executives-featured-on-ktwu-inspire 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. 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.

 During their interviews, Deputy Secretaries Geither and Milner discuss their dedicated careers within the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). More importantly, they address the expanding path open for more women to pursue successful, impactful careers in the corrections field.

Their leadership reflects the very best of our agency:

  •  Breaking Barriers: Showing how women can successfully rise from facility-level operations to the highest tiers of agency leadership.
  • Duty and Excellence: Championing public safety, modern rehabilitation practices, and staff mentorship across Kansas.
  • Paving the Way: Demonstrating that KDOC is an agency where career growth, capability, and merit are recognized and cultivated.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-08-12T17:00:00Z News Item Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF) Graduations 2026 https://www.doc.ks.gov/topeka-correctional-facility-tcf-graduations-2026 🎓 CELEBRATING SUCCESS AT TCF! 🎓 On Friday, May 22, KDOC celebrated the incredible achievements of 81 students at the Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF). Through our partnership with Smoky Hill Education Service Center, Washburn Tech, and Washburn University, these graduates showed true dedication. Here is what they accomplished:14 High School Diplomas 📜24 Industrial Production Tech Certificates 🛠️9 Business Technology Certificates 💻24 Associate of Liberal Studies Degrees 🎓10 Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degrees 🌟 Historic Milestones: First ever Bachelor’s degrees completed while incarcerated at TCF.31 out of 34 Washburn University students earned academic honors. Amber Bright graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.70–3.90).Roxanne Dickerman graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.00 GPA) and was a Sibberson Award finalist! 7 Washburn Tech students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Thank you to the instructors, staff, and community partners who support Kansas Department of Corrections educational programs. Your support changes lives! #EducationMatters #SecondChances #Commencement2026 #HigherEdInPrison #TopekaCorrectionalFacility #KDOC 🎓 CELEBRATING SUCCESS AT TCF! 🎓 On Friday, May 22, KDOC celebrated the incredible achievements of 81 students at the Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF). Through our partnership with Smoky Hill Education Service Center, Washburn Tech, and Washburn University, these graduates showed true dedication. Here is what they accomplished:14 High School Diplomas 📜24 Industrial Production Tech Certificates 🛠️9 Business Technology Certificates 💻24 Associate of Liberal Studies Degrees 🎓10 Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degrees 🌟 Historic Milestones: First ever Bachelor’s degrees completed while incarcerated at TCF.31 out of 34 Washburn University students earned academic honors. Amber Bright graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.70–3.90).Roxanne Dickerman graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.00 GPA) and was a Sibberson Award finalist! 7 Washburn Tech students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Thank you to the instructors, staff, and community partners who support Kansas Department of Corrections educational programs. Your support changes lives! #EducationMatters #SecondChances #Commencement2026 #HigherEdInPrison #TopekaCorrectionalFacility #KDOC

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-06-23T16:30:00Z News Item TCF-Church Ladies Basketball 2026 https://www.doc.ks.gov/tcf-church-ladies-basketball-2026 For more than 25 years, a hodgepodge group of Christian women have looked at the Topeka Correctional Facility as part of their mission field. And for -8- weeks during the winter, they would come into the prison, hold a short devotional, then play a basketball game against the ladies of TCF. But it's more than just a game, it's hope in action For more than 25 years, a hodgepodge group of Christian women have looked at the Topeka Correctional Facility as part of their mission field. And for -8- weeks during the winter, they would come into the prison, hold a short devotional, then play a basketball game against the ladies of TCF. But it's more than just a game, it's hope in action

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-05-23T16:00:00Z News Item TCF Offsite Visits - Kansas Childrens Discovery Center https://www.doc.ks.gov/tcf-offsite-visits-kansas-childrens-discovery-center 19 residents of Topeka Correctional Facility recently enjoyed an offsite visit with their children or grandchildren at the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center in Topeka. The Center is an educational playground for all aged children. TCF has partnered with KCDC as they host these offsite visits 6 times a year for minimum custody level residents who also must pass a Parenting Class. The PLAY FREE Program is a daylong visit for Residents at the Topeka Correctional Facility who have earned the privilege to be offsite with their children or grandchildren at the The Kansas Children's Discovery Center in Topeka. The program has partnered with TCF since 2018. This program is open for six visits per year where children of incarcerated mothers/grandmothers can explore in an educational playground setting. The Kansas Department of Corrections is grateful for organizations like the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center who also believe in second chance opportunities while helping children of incarcerated parents.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-11-15T18:00:00Z News Item TCF KSU Pen Pals 12-24-2025 https://www.doc.ks.gov/tcf-ksu-pen-pals-12-24-2025 One of the most powerful programs at the Topeka Correctional Facility is having students at Kansas State University correspond with some of the residents as part of a Pen Pal program. It’s part of a curriculum designed by K-State and TCF administrators. The highlight of the program is a day when the Pen Pals can sit face-to-face during a voluntary visit by the students and professor. We were there to capture their most recent visit. One of the most powerful programs at the Topeka Correctional Facility is having students at Kansas State University correspond with some of the residents as part of a Pen Pal program. It’s part of a curriculum designed by K-State and TCF administrators. The highlight of the program is a day when the Pen Pals can sit face-to-face during a voluntary visit by the students and professor.  We were there to capture their most recent visit.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2025-12-24T22:00:00Z News Item TCF Comfort Cases Backpack Stuffers 07 22 26 https://www.doc.ks.gov/tcf-comfort-cases-backpack-stuffers-07-22-26 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. 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.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-07-30T21:45:00Z News Item TCF / Washburn Honor Roll Spring 2023 https://www.doc.ks.gov/2023-archives/tcf-washburn-honor-roll-spring-2023 KDOC is proud to share the achievements of some of the Washburn University students at Topeka Correctional Facility from the semester just closed up in May. These students have continued to overcome difficult barriers and achieve scholarly excellence. Two of the students on the President’s List successfully achieved the grade point requirement of a 4.0 to stay on the President’s List their entire Associates Degree journey. Our congratulations to all the ladies! KDOC is proud to share the achievements of some of the Washburn University students at Topeka Correctional Facility from the semester just closed up in May. These students have continued to overcome difficult barriers and achieve scholarly excellence. Two of the students on the President’s List successfully achieved the grade point requirement of a 4.0 to stay on the President’s List their entire Associates Degree journey. Our congratulations to all the ladies!

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-05-27T21:00:00Z News Item TCF - Washburn students achieve historic and remarkable achievements https://www.doc.ks.gov/tcf-washburn-students-achieve-historic-and-remarkable-achievements 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.
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. On short notice, we were able to grab pictures of a few of the proud TCF/Washburn student residents. Very cool!
]]> No publisher David Thompson 2020-12-31T06:00:00Z News Item Tasha Layton at Topeka Correctional Facility https://www.doc.ks.gov/tasha-layton-at-topeka-correctional-facility 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. In a place often associated with despair, isolation, and hopelessness, 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. For many who were not familiar with Tasha Layton before her concert, they quickly became fans of her music and the woman she is.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2025-05-21T15:25:00Z News Item Supporting Community Organizations in Improving Outcomes for Juvenile Offenders and Families flyer https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/grants/supporting-community-organizations-in-improving-outcomes-for-juvenile-offenders-and-families-flyer No publisher David Thompson 2025-01-14T15:56:59Z File Staff stories: Linda Graves 999 https://www.doc.ks.gov/staff-stories-linda-graves-999 Ellsworth Correctional Facility staff member, Linda Graves, shares her story. Graves works In the ECF greenhouse part time mentoring the residents in gardening and groundskeeping. Working a 999 shift is ideal for people who only want to work part-time or seniors who don't want to fully retire. Ellsworth Correctional Facility staff member, Linda Graves, shares her story. Graves works In the ECF greenhouse part time mentoring the residents in gardening and groundskeeping. Working a 999 shift is ideal for people who only want to work part-time or seniors who don't want to fully retire.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-06-15T21:45:00Z News Item Second Chance Month Megan Milner Promo https://www.doc.ks.gov/second-chance-month-megan-milner-promo During April Second Chance Month in Kansas, it's positive to focus on the potential for transformation and the value of second chances for individuals returning to society after incarceration. We're grateful for the work and leadership of Secretary Jeff Zmuda and Deputy Secretary of Adult and Juvenile Community Based Services, Megan Milner, as they spearhead the efforts of countless staff members who make a difference in creating second chances on a daily basis. During April Second Chance Month in Kansas, it's positive to focus on the potential for transformation and the value of second chances for individuals returning to society after incarceration. We're grateful for the work and leadership of Secretary Jeff Zmuda and Deputy Secretary of Adult and Juvenile Community Based Services, Megan Milner, as they spearhead the efforts of countless staff members who make a difference in creating second chances on a daily basis.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2025-04-22T14:50:00Z News Item