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Legislative Post Audit Committee Report - Department of Corrections: Reviewing Allegations of Staff Misconduct (Jan 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:40Z

This report, released by the Legislative Division of Post Audit on January 28, 2010, contains the findings, conclusions, and recommendations from the completed performance audit. Attached is the Kansas Department of Corrections addendum to the Post Audit Report. (Posted January 29, 2010) Please see related content link below for the Kansas Department of Corrections addendum to the Post Audit Report.

Lead Organizations

cherylca — 2014-02-17T21:55:00Z

Kansas Department of Corrections Kiley Young Case Management and Mentoring Director (785) 342-3984		Reaching Out from Within Russ Thompson President (913) 706-6667
Seeds of Hope Jail Ministry Becky Upshaw MRT Program Facilitator (620) 290-7916		Central Kansas Prison Ministry Lynn McBride Executive Director (316) 733-1537
Overland Park Church of Christ Brad Miller (913) 208-6959		Freedom Challenge Don Starnes Executive Director (316) 260-5530
Salvation Army Ernest Jones Divisional Corrections Director (816) 686-7480		Brothers in Blue Reentry Carl Hughes (913) 727-3235 Ext. 57204/57201
Veterans Affairs Christine Strohm Health Care for Reentry Veterans Specialist (785) 806-9251		Arts in Prison Leigh Lynch Executive Director (913) 403-0229
Mount Carmel Redevelopment Corporation Pamela Smart Executive Director (913) 621-4111

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LCFPPT

cherylca — 2017-03-16T20:14:52Z

LCF2

cherylca — 2017-03-14T15:35:21Z

LCF Replacement

cherylca — 2017-02-09T21:45:00Z

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.

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

Lansing Correctional Facility Replacement Presentation to Joint Committee on State Building Construction

Todd_Fertig — 2017-11-30T17:16:27Z

November 30, 2017 Secretary Joe Norwood

Lansing Correctional Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2014-01-08T16:25:00Z

E-mail
Phone: (913) 727-3235
Fax: (913) 250-2762
301 E. Kansas Ave.
Lansing, KS 66043

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KOSE UNIT 6 Supplemental Agreement - Effective 07/01/2010

Holly Zane — 2012-03-05T21:41:06Z

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cherylca — 2015-03-12T15:59:36Z

KJCC's first ever graduates from Aramark Culinary Program

David Thompson — 2024-10-24T20:00:00Z

Congratulations are in order for 3 residents at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. They are the first ever graduates of the Aramark IN2WORK culinary program at KJCC. The program allows students to learn kitchen basics; food service management; and take a final exam to earn a certification that is recognized throughout the food and restaurant industry. IN2WORK has been well received across the adult population and in this first with KJCC, are seeing the fruits of the labors of many people involved.
KDOC is grateful for our partnership with Aramark and its workers who help instill a vision for opportunities in culinary arts.
We also want to thank the KJCC staff for their support!

KJCC West

cherylca — 2013-06-24T21:25:00Z

Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex West (Female)

KJCC Graduation June 30, 2023

David Thompson — 2023-07-26T15:00:00Z

Graduations are always so meaningful and emotional to all parties involved. It's a celebration of hard work, determination, belief in oneself, overcoming adversity, and in many cases in a prison, overcoming odds to not only survive but also thrive. Such was the case recently at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex as 21 residents graduated from Lawrence-Gardner High School and 6 others graduated from Washburn Tech. Our congratulations to the grads and their families. Thank you to all the staff, educators, partners at Washburn University and Washburn Tech, and the administration for your support!