public https://www.doc.ks.gov These are the search results for the query, showing results 12 to 26. Horse Adoption At HCF 10 18 2024 https://www.doc.ks.gov/horse-adoption-at-hcf-10-18-2024 Hutchinson Correctional Facility's (HCF) Horse and Burro Program recently held its annual Open House and Competitive Bid Auction Weekend. A total of 18 horses were auctioned off as well as selling 13 untouched horses and 10 burros. The weekend is a culmination of months of basic care for the horses (which are captured in the wild from mostly western and northwestern states) to actual training, under the supervision and guidance of professional trainers, correctional staff, and resident trainers in apprenticeship. Hutchinson Correctional Facility's (HCF) Horse and Burro Program recently held its annual Open House and Competitive Bid Auction Weekend. A total of 18 horses were auctioned off as well as selling 13 untouched horses and 10 burros. The weekend is a culmination of months of basic care for the horses (which are captured in the wild from mostly western and northwestern states) to actual training, under the supervision and guidance of professional trainers, correctional staff, and resident trainers in apprenticeship. 

Although Wildhorse adopts all year long both trained and untouched horses. KDOC continuously trains horses year around. As we move into July of each year, we will start holding all of our trained horses for the Open House, allowing those horses to have a lot more training hours on them. This provides an opportunity for those that need a horse more than green broke to bid.

Kansas Corrections Industries and HCF officials are hoping to increase the number of Auction Weekends with one in the spring along with one in the fall.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-10-30T20:00:00Z News Item Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week 2024 https://www.doc.ks.gov/pretrial-probation-and-parole-supervision-week-2024 The Kansas Department of Corrections is proud to recognize, honor, and celebrate the work of our Parole Officers throughout KDOC. This year’s theme for PPPS Week is Wellness Unveiled: Navigating the Journey. There are a myriad of traumatic stories and broken lives that our workers must wade through just to help people under supervision and guide them to a place of stability. Those journeys can take a mental toll, to say the least. So, we are grateful that this week is not only a celebration of our valued team in post supervision, but to recognize the daily grind that can impact both mind and body. So, the celebration of this week is not just about the food, fun, or activities but more importantly, about celebrating the victories of lives turned around with the help of the best post supervision team in the country. In recognition of the 23rd annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (PPPS), the Kansas Department of Corrections is proud to recognize, honor, and celebrate the work of our Parole Officers throughout KDOC. We thank and commend our Parole Supervision team for all the work as well as the outstanding teamwork displayed as each office leans on one another with challenging caseloads and efforts to mitigate the risks that come with the job. This year’s theme for PPPS Week is Wellness Unveiled: Navigating the Journey. There are a myriad of traumatic stories and broken lives that our workers must wade through just to help people under supervision and guide them to a place of stability. Those journeys can take a mental toll, to say the least. So, we are grateful that this week is not only a celebration of our valued team in post supervision, but to recognize the daily grind that can impact both mind and body. So, the celebration of this week is not just about the food, fun, or activities but more importantly, about celebrating the victories of lives turned around with the help of the best post supervision team in the country.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-07-22T12:55:00Z News Item Laptop Computers Issued to Barton Community College Students at Ellsworth Correctional Facility https://www.doc.ks.gov/laptop-computers-issued-to-barton-community-college-students-at-ellsworth-correctional-facility For the very first time ever in the Kansas Department of Corrections, 19 residents at Ellsworth Correctional Facility 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.
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!
]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-06-07T12:40:00Z News Item 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 Lansing Correctional Facility's Fallen Staff Memorial 05 09 2024 https://www.doc.ks.gov/lansing-correctional-facilitys-fallen-staff-memorial-05-09-2024 Lansing Correctional Facility's Fallen Staff Memorial 05 09 2024 "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 

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-05-09T22:00:00Z News Item KJCC / Kansas Childrens Discovery Ctr Visitation 02 20 2024 https://www.doc.ks.gov/kjcc-kansas-childrens-discovery-ctr-visitation-02-20-2024 The partnership between the Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center continues to flourish within a couple of our Visitation Rooms. KDOC is slowly integrating the male facilities' Visitation Rooms utilizing KCDC'S Mobile Museum. They recently opened shop for a test run at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. And last month, they made a first time visit to the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex where 5 young dads were able to see and visit their children, three of whom were seeing their newborn child for the first time. The partnership between the Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center continues to flourish within a couple of our Visitation Rooms. KCDC has held numerous on-site visits with mothers and grandmothers with their children and grandchildren on the grounds of their Topeka Museum that is filled with games and learning activities. KDOC is slowly integrating the male facilities' Visitation Rooms utilizing KCDC'S Mobile Museum. They recently opened shop for a test run at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. And last month, they made a first time visit to the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex where 5 young dads were able to see and visit their children, three of whom were seeing their newborn child for the first time.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-03-20T13:15:00Z News Item KDOC Healthcare Checkup2024 Part 1 https://www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-healthcare-checkup2024-part-1 KDOC opens a 3-part series on several improvements within the healthcare system overseeing the residents. In Part 1, we hear how developing a working relationship with the contract vendor, Centurion Health, has enabled more positive ideas that turned into positive outcomes. Many health problems that plague our world outside the fences, plague our world inside the fences at an even greater rate; increasing demand for healthcare services for cancer patients, substance abuse, and care for the elderly are common issues within state correctional facilities. We admit we are not perfect in addressing these problems, but healthcare within the Kansas Department of Corrections is doing a lot with what is given to us.

 

In looking at the healthcare provided for residents within KDOC, we offer you the first of a three-part series looking at ways KDOC is addressing these issues. This week, we hear how developing a working relationship with the contract partner, Centurion of Kansas LLC, has enabled positive ideas to be turned into positive outcomes.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2024-01-24T23:00:00Z 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 Megan Milner Biography https://www.doc.ks.gov/cfs/megan-milner-biography-1

Megan Milner began her career in the field of corrections and criminal justice in 2000. Her experience ranges from juvenile intake and assessment, substance abuse treatment, family drug court, correctional facility administration, training, reentry services, assessments and program evaluation. Megan was previously the Superintendent at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. Before serving as the Superintendent, Megan served as the Director of Community-Based Services, working with Kansas communities and stakeholders on issues impacting supervision and resources available to system-involved individuals. Megan is a certified public manager, holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Washburn University and a Master's in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.

]]> No publisher Nancy Burghart 2023-05-31T15:55:22Z Page Why I Love Working for KDOC https://www.doc.ks.gov/why-i-love-working-for-kdoc People with a heart to help others explain why they love working at the Kansas Department of Corrections. In their own words, our Unsung Heroes share why they love the work of corrections.

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-03-23T11:55:00Z News Item $1.5 million grant funding available to help juvenile services https://www.doc.ks.gov/1-5-million-grant-funding-available-to-help-juvenile-services The Kansas Department of Corrections is pleased to announce $1.5 million in funding available for a new juvenile services grant opportunity. More information regarding this opportunity can be found at the link below. 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)

]]> No publisher David Thompson 2023-02-07T19:00:00Z News Item Juvenile KAR https://www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-policies/juvenile-kar Kansas Administrative Regulations relating to juvenile corrections No publisher Libby Snider 2022-08-22T18:49:35Z Folder From the Secretary https://www.doc.ks.gov/employment/from-the-secretary Listen in as Kansas Secretary of Corrections Jeff Zmuda shares thoughts on the importance of staff and family!

]]> No publisher Carol Pitts 2022-06-03T20:02:48Z Page Statistical Summary FY2021 Community Corrections Offender Population https://www.doc.ks.gov/cfs/community-corrections/publications/fy2021-adult-community-corrections-statistical-summary No publisher Nancy Burghart 2022-01-25T21:41:37Z File Adult Residential Center Standards https://www.doc.ks.gov/cfs/community-corrections/resources/supervision-standards/adult-residential-center-standards Operating Standards for Community Corrections Adult Residential Centers No publisher Marie McNeal 2021-12-08T16:46:59Z File