public https://www.doc.ks.gov These are the search results for the query, showing results 71 to 85. Governor's Grants Program 2026-2029 https://www.doc.ks.gov/governors-grants-program-2026-2029 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.” https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPLJP36

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-01-26T21:30:00Z News Item Governor Laura Kelly highlights opening of East Campus at Lansing unit https://www.doc.ks.gov/governor-laura-kelly-highlights-opening-of-east-campus-at-lansing-unit First ever substance use recovery and work release unit within Kansas prisons unveiled as Kansas Governor Laura Kelly highlights the ceremony. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly was our keynote speaker and honorary ribbon-cutter as KDOC celebrates the grand opening of Lansing Correctional Facility's East Campus. It’s the first ever substance use recovery and work release unit within Kansas prisons.
Helping to equip residents within this 200-bed minimum security unit, the program will help build a path to successful re-entry into the community.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-10-25T23:00:00Z News Item FY2026 - 2027 Juvenile Evidenced-Based Programs Grant https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/grants/fy2026-2027-juvenile-evidenced-based-programs-grant No publisher David Thompson 2024-12-19T15:05:14Z File FY2025 Community Programs Juvenile Justice Involved Youth Programs https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/fy2025-community-programs-juvenile-justice-involved-youth-programs The Kansas Department of Corrections is pleased to announce the release of a grant application to help support communities in providing services to youth that are at risk for juvenile offenders and their families, juvenile’s experiencing behavioral health crisis and their families and children who have been administered a risk and needs assessment and have been identified as needing services pursuant to KSA 38-2292 (Youth identified as CINC – Child in Need of Care). Eligible Applicants: Governmental Entities and Community-based Agencies or Service Providers Applications accepted throughout the year, beginning Fiscal Year 2025. First round deadline July 15th, 2024. Applications may be submitted through the AmpliFund online No publisher David Thompson 2024-05-15T13:00:00Z File FY27 Juvenile Detention Center Behavioral Health Services Funding Application https://www.doc.ks.gov/juvenile-services/grants/FY27JuvenileDetentionCenterBHServicesApplication.pdf No publisher David Thompson 2025-11-25T19:42:02Z File Former LCF Resident Featured Speaker at KU's Black History Month Celebration https://www.doc.ks.gov/former-lcf-resident-featured-speaker-at-kus-black-history-month-celebration Former Lansing Correctional Facility Resident, Aaron Smallwood, cites education and his faith as keys to his path toward redemption. He was released September 6, 2024 after serving 28 years in KDOC custody. During his incarceration, he earned a college degree from Donnelly College and became a mainstay with the Brothers In Blue Reentry program. Since his release, he has a fulltime job at Zephyr Products, a Private Industry partner with KDOC. Smallwood was invited to speak at the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences Black History Month Celebration. He has written two books and told an audience of mostly KU Education students, faculty, and other supporters, that successful reentry is a slow process. Former Lansing Correctional Facility Resident, Aaron Smallwood, cites education and his faith as keys to his path toward redemption. He was released September 6, 2024 after serving 28 years in KDOC custody. During his incarceration, he earned a college degree from Donnelly College and became a mainstay with the Brothers In Blue Reentry program. Since his release, he has maintained a fulltime job at Zephyr Products, a Private Industry partner with KDOC. Smallwood was invited to speak at the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences Black History Month Celebration yesterday. He has written two books and told an audience of mostly KU Education students, faculty, and other supporters, that successful reentry is a slow process.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-02-12T15:05:00Z News Item Food Hubs of KDOC 06 2025 https://www.doc.ks.gov/food-hubs-of-kdoc-06-2025 A recent feasibility study showed that Norton Correctional Facility (NCF) is the largest producer of fresh produce in that region, so, health officials came up with a plan to utilize NCF’s assets. With the guidance of business consultants specializing in food system planning and sustainable food business development, NCF wrote for and was awarded a federal food grant, and today, they are spearheading a charge to upgrade and convert our gardens into local food hubs that would not only provide fresh produce for residents and staff at each facility, but also enough to share with surrounding communities, especially hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. NCF is piloting this project using the food grant to help build a processing plant adjacent to its garden. The plan is to have the plant under the workings of the Kansas Corrections Industries and Rich O’Donnell, who also happens to have experience at the federal prison in Leavenworth converting gardens into food hubs. So, how the NCF project goes, so goes other facility gardens. A recent feasibility study showed that Norton Correctional Facility (NCF) is the largest producer of fresh produce in that region, so, health officials came up with a plan to utilize NCF’s assets. With the guidance of business consultants specializing in food system planning and sustainable food business development, NCF wrote for and was awarded a federal food grant, and today, they are spearheading a charge to upgrade and convert our gardens into local food hubs that would not only provide fresh produce for residents and staff at each facility, but also enough to share with surrounding communities, especially hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. NCF is piloting this project using the food grant to help build a processing plant adjacent to its garden. The plan is to have the plant under the workings of the Kansas Corrections Industries and Rich O’Donnell, who also happens to have experience at the federal prison in Leavenworth converting gardens into food hubs. So, how the NCF project goes, so goes other facility gardens.


]]> No publisher David Thompson 2025-06-18T12:20:00Z News Item Family Fun Day at LCF https://www.doc.ks.gov/family-fun-day-at-lcf 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
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

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2026-09-02T17:35:00Z News Item ECF Learning Celebration 2024 https://www.doc.ks.gov/ecf-learning-celebration-2024 The 2024 Learning Celebration at Ellsworth Correctional Facility saw 128 recipients of either Associate's Degree, 18 and 32 Hour Completion toward an associate's degree, Kansas State High School or GED Diploma, Welding Certificate, or the OSHA 10 Safety Course certificate. Many of the graduates received a combination of these degrees and certificates. The 2024 Learning Celebration at Ellsworth Correctional Facility saw 128 recipients of either Associate's Degree, 18 and 32 Hour Completion toward an associate's degree, Kansas State High School or GED Diploma, Welding Certificate, or the OSHA 10 Safety Course certificate. Many of the graduates received a combination of these degrees and certificates. A lot of hard work by the graduates. And a lot of work by Barton Community College and ECF staff to help the students achieve this milestone toward a better and more secure future. Our congrats to all! 

KDOC is also grateful for the support of Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran as representatives from each office was in attendance.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-12-09T23:00:00Z News Item Donnelly College Graduation 05-18-2023 https://www.doc.ks.gov/2023-archives/donnelly-college-graduation-05-18-2023 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. 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:

  • Isaac Beltran *+
  • Danny Clark *+
  • Ben Hinchsliff
  • Charles Jones +
  • Travis Orton
  • Aaron Smallwood *+

 

* Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

+ First-generation college student

 Aaron Smallwood gave the graduate address. 

 John Hewitt Program Director.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-05-18T22:00:00Z News Item Domestic Violence Conference at TCF 09 2025 https://www.doc.ks.gov/domestic-violence-conference-at-tcf-09-2025 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". 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". The residents held fundraisers and generated enough money to hold the conference as well as have enough over to make a $1000 donation to a supporting agency. Great work, TEAM TCF!

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2025-09-12T16:45:00Z News Item Dear Mama - LCF 2023 https://www.doc.ks.gov/2023-archives/dear-mama-lcf-2023 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. 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.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-05-18T18:15:00Z News Item CPJJ Application Budget Workbook.xlsx https://www.doc.ks.gov/cfs/community-corrections/resources/subfolder/CPJJ%20Application%20Budget%20Workbook.xlsx No publisher David Thompson 2025-11-05T20:03:55Z File COVID-19 Vaccinations https://www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-coronavirus-updates/covid-19-vaccinations Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have in place a vaccination priority plan. Phase 2 of that plan included vaccinations for KDOC staff and residents. KDOC receives a weekly allotment of vaccine from KDHE and KDOC medical contractors administer the vaccinations. This information will be posted on our public website by close of business each Wednesday.

RESIDENTS

As of 8/25/22

Facility

Residents
Vaccinated

Total
Residents
Vaccinated

El Dorado 2 1969
Ellsworth 3 725
Hutchinson 0 1421
Lansing 0 1330
Larned 0 538
Norton 0 758
Topeka 6 851
Winfield 0 609
Wichita Work Release 0 0
KJCC 0 125

*Individuals included in other facility counts.

Notes:

  1. KDOC vaccine allocations currently require two dosages about a month apart. Data reflected here are number of residents, not the number of vaccines administered.
  2. The vaccines allocated to KDOC are for ages 18 and up. This limits the number of eligible residents at KJCC.       

STAFF
As of 8/25/22

Facility

Staff
Vaccinated

Total
Staff
Vaccinated

El Dorado 0 285
Ellsworth 0 134
Hutchinson 0 215
Lansing 0 334
Larned 0 106
Norton 0 80
Topeka 0 215
Winfield 0 173
Wichita Work Release * *
KJCC 0 204

*Staff numbers included in other facility counts.

Notes:

  1. Staff numbers at all facilities include parole, volunteers and mentors. 
  2. Staff numbers at KJCC and TCF include those listed above plus central office.
  3. KDOC vaccine allocations currently require two dosages about a month apart. Data reflected here are number of staff, not the number of vaccines administered.
]]> No publisher David Thompson 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Page Corrections and Employees Week 2025 https://www.doc.ks.gov/corrections-and-employees-week-2025 Video profile of KDOC Corrections Officers and Employees who exemplify the dedication, commitment, and sacrifice of staff members across the great state of Kansas. The foundational goal at the Kansas Department of Corrections is to always help people come out of prison better than they went in. Today, there are 3,400 staff members working in KDOC facilities throughout the state that are helping those residents who want to change, attain that foundational goal. They, along with their peers across the country, are being recognized and honored for their dedication and service over the next 7 days as we observe National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week.

In order to spotlight those deserving of credit, we dedicate this week to our Unsung Heroes of KDOC. This report reveals the character of people who work throughout our facilities as they help make a difference in the countless lives we encounter every day of the year.

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