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LCF's Joe Wilson Receives Quilt of Valor 09 19 24

David Thompson — 2024-09-19T22:00:00Z

More than 20 years ago, an Iraqi war veteran's mother had a dream that a quilt draped around her son helped soothe his battle nightmares. She helped create a non-profit foundation around that dream, called Quilts of Valor. The foundation has since awarded nearly 395-thousand quilts. The foundation's goal is to cover as many of our veterans who served in Iraq/Afghanistan as possible. On September 19, 2024, Lansing Correctional Facility's Joe Wilson, a Discharge Planner and an 11-year veteran in a Medevac unit, was honored by the foundation. The quilt was handmade by Judabeth Bural, a Mentoring 4 Success Volunteer, who also presented the quilt to Wilson. It took almost 50 hours to make the quilt.

LCF Resident Todd Deal MBA Graduation Ceremony 08 02 24

David Thompson — 2024-08-09T21:00:00Z

Lansing Correctional Facility Resident, Todd Deal, says there are three contributing factors that helped him earn his masters degree: first, his support team which includes his sister Amanda, several residents involved with Brothers in Blue Reentry, the head of BIBR, CJ Hughes; second is his pastor of record, Jeff Hord, who planted a church inside LCF, Vineyard Church - Lansing; and third, inspiration from his mother before she passed in 2011.

Our congratulations to Todd Deal for his hard work and determination to enhance his education and to be an encouragement for others.

And thank you to all of our staff, contractors, and volunteers who have helped along the way!

LCF Replacement

cherylca — 2017-02-09T21:45:00Z

LCF Donnelly Graduation 05 13 2025

David Thompson — 2025-05-14T22:00:00Z

Four residents at Lansing Correctional Facility received diplomas as they earned Associate of Applied Science in Business degrees from Donnelly College. Our congratulations to Nicholas Martin, Crosson Saisi, Raeshad Scott-Lindsey, and David Young. Martin and Young earned Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society awards while Scott-Lindsey is a first generation college student. KDOC also thanks the teachers, administrators, and staff at LCF for helping to ensuring that classes take place.

LCF Career Campus

Nancy Burghart — 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z

The coalition includes multiple businesses, chambers of commerce, colleges, non-profits, members of the faith community and other partners. By providing market certification and college courses for in-demand occupations, the Career Campus will train incarcerated students for new, worthwhile careers, while helping employers better meet their critical workforce needs.

Research shows increased employment in livable wage jobs can reduce recidivism by half. Thriving, contributing citizens lead to increased public safety and community well-being. However, KDOC lacks the space in our correctional facilities to implement a broad range of career-technical education, college courses and programming that supports success in education and employment readiness.

To learn more, contact KDOC_Career Campus@ks.gov or call KDOC 785.296.3317.

Current Members of the Career Campus Public-Private Partnership:

Brothers in Blue Reentry
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Donnelly College
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
JE Dunn Construction
Kansas Board of Regents
The Greater Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Department of Corrections
KC Common Good
KC Crime Commission’s Second Chance
Lumen Torch
Reaching Out from Within
University of St. Mary
Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Partnership
Zephyr Manufacturing

The first phase of this project is a 776 square foot modular classroom and small group space is located next to the minimum-security unit at Lansing Correctional Facility. The classroom was funded by Terry Dunn and donated by Donnelly College, a private university in the Kansas City, Kansas area. Donnelly has successfully operated college programs close to 20 years at Lansing.

Working with our college and career education partners, KDOC will be able to expand career-relevant training opportunities. The new education spaces will advance the concepts of how to use the best techniques, equipment and training to prepare incarcerated individuals for the workforce and success after release.

Fast Facts

The need is significant. Recent research shows 75% entering prison had weak employment and education histories and 50% were unemployed at the time of going back to prison
Kansas needs a skilled, ready-to-work workforce, and KDOC is part of the solution.

We release approximately 6,000 individuals each year who return to their home communities.
98% of the men and women in Kansas prisons today will return to live as our neighbors and members of our society.
Each - if given an opportunity to gain in-demand skills - represents untapped human potential that can help businesses and the Kansas economy.

Completing a GED, at least one CTE and/or a least one college course while incarcerated increases the likelihood of achieving a livable wage.
Jobs - good jobs with benefits - often require training or certification, or in many cases an associate's or bachelor's degree.

LCF - Lawrence Gardner High School Graduation 2023

David Thompson — 2023-05-24T21:50:00Z

20 residents from Lansing Correctional Facility received their high school diplomas as part of the Lawrence Gardner High School program. Congrats to these men for their hard work and determination as they hope to use this milestone achievement as a stepping stone in their lives and future dreams.

LCF - Donnelly College Graduation May 22, 2024

David Thompson — 2024-05-23T18:30:00Z

Four residents at Lansing Correctional Facility graduated with Associate of Applied Science in Business degrees. Three of the four are first-generation college students. Donnelly College also has done a tremendous job of teaching and equipping KDOC students. 75% of Donnelly College graduates at LCF have a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher. We are also grateful for the staff at LCF for supporting the programs while shaping the lives of our residents and inspiring hope for all.

LCF

David — 2014-01-08T16:22:38Z

Lansing Correctional Facility

Larned State Correctional Facility (LSCF)

Nancy Burghart — 2023-05-18T19:00:39Z

Larned State Correctional Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2014-08-29T19:50:00Z

Larned State Correctional Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2014-01-09T22:20:00Z

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Phone: (620) 285-6249
Fax: (620) 285-8070
1318 KS Highway 264
Larned, KS 67550-0280

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Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2021-04-27T18:58:41Z

Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2021-04-27T18:57:33Z

Laptop Computers Issued to Barton Community College Students at Ellsworth Correctional Facility

David Thompson — 2024-06-07T12:40:00Z

An amazing groundbreaking day took place at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility! For the very first time ever in the Kansas Department of Corrections, 19 residents at ECF were issued laptop computers for their personal use in their college classes! This incredible partnership between Ellsworth Correctional Facility, Barton Community College, and Central Office Educational staff will provide an opportunity for residents to not only utilize computers during class and for their homework, but will enable residents to complete assignments in their own living area, mirroring the opportunities provided to traditional students within the community. Once residents have completed their BCC classes, the goal is to be able to participate in college classes through other colleges, allowing them to earn higher educational opportunities, including bachelor’s degrees while incarcerated.

To ensure the safety of all, this pilot program is utilizing a proprietary version of laptop that has disabled external ports and capabilities, with locked down operating systems, specifically designed for use in correctional environments. The internet being used exclusively for this program monitors all traffic through secure servers and vetted vendors. This will ensure access only to approved educational sites.

Thank you to the entire team that have worked so hard to make this dream a reality! From Central Office Educational staff who worked hard to secure funding from legislature, to Ellsworth Correctional Facility staff who will be monitoring the use of the laptops by the residents, and to Barton Community College will be guiding this incredible pilot program. Pathway for Success is alive and flourishing at Ellsworth Correctional Facility!

Lansing Correctional Facility's Fallen Staff Memorial 05 09 2024

David Thompson — 2024-05-09T22:00:00Z

"Working in corrections is challenging and can be dangerous. For over 150 years, the staff of the Kansas State Penitentiary now known as Lansing Correctional Facility have kept watch over those incarcerated at Lansing to keep the citizens of Kansas safe. Over the years, staff have faced acts of violence and a deadly pandemic. Nine staff members have made the ultimate sacrifice while carrying out their duties at Lansing. It is hard to say farewell to those we have lost in death. However, we will never forget our fallen brothers. We will keep their memories alive in our hearts and minds. May we find comfort in remembering our friends and loved ones for how they lived. They were husbands, fathers, brothers, friends, and co-workers. Each left their mark on Lansing. Let us take time to remember the nine fallen whose footsteps we follow in."

- Jesse Howes, LCF Warden