Maximillian R. Mendoza, KAG Chair

The Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention was established by the Governor in accordance with K.S.A. 75-7007 and as directed by Section 223(a) (3) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), to determine, advocate for, and promote the best interests of juveniles in Kansas.

Mission

The Kansas Advisory Group reviews juvenile justice policy, advises policymakers on issues effecting the juvenile justice system; and strives to keep Kansas in compliance with the federal JJDPA act.

Vision

The Kansas Advisory Group provides leadership, support, and guidance on the realization of an effective juvenile justice system.

The advisory group participates in the development and review of the Title II Formula three year plan and annual updates, review and make recommendations concerning all federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention grant applications and the Kansas Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Trust Fund grant applications, and oversee compliance with the Federal JJDPA Core Requirements.

Role of the State Advisory Group

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act forges a dynamic relationship between the state, the federal government and committed volunteer citizens from the states. In order to enhance influence and commitment, the Act mandates gubernatorial appointments to the State Advisory Group. Drawing from a broad range of expertise and community leaders in the juvenile justice field, the State Advisory Group offers vital citizen input into the development of federal and state policy and juvenile justice related programming. The KAG fulfills the federally required responsibilities of the State Advisory Group.

For Additional Information...

Please click on https://public.powerdms.com/KansasDOC and navigate to the "Kansas Advisory Group" folder for Governor's Reports, KAG Agendas and a list of KAG Members.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility’s K-9 Unit exists not only for escapes and contraband searches within the prison system but is also available to assist police and sheriff departments within a reasonable proximity of the prison.

To properly utilize the K-9 Unit to its full potential, guidelines have been established to help the dogs succeed in their efforts. However because of the number of individuals involved in an initial search, please adhere to the following points from the beginning of the search if the dog team is to be successful:

1. Request assistance as soon as possible.
2. Secure the area from all unnecessary foot or vehicle traffic.
3. Do not handle or disturb potential scent articles.

Click here for the guidelines which will help you better understand what needs to occur before you call a dog team. 

For more information, please contact:

Hutchinson Correctional Facility
Attention: K-9 Unit
P.O. 1568
Hutchinson, Kansas 67504-1568

Phone: (620) 662-2321
Fax: (620) 728-3462

To request assistance from the K-9 Unit, please contact the Deputy Warden of Operations or the Administrative Captain between 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. During all other times, ask for the Shift Captain.

Overview | Visitor Information | Programs | History | Warden
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A Safer Kansas Through Effective Correctional Services

 Juvenile Services

Megan Milner

Deputy Secretary of Juvenile & Adult Community-Based Services

E-mail

Phone: (785) 746-7456
Fax: (785) 596-6080

Kansas Department of Corrections
ATTN: Juvenile Community-Based Services
714 S.W. Jackson St., Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66603

 Biography

• Final Report
• News Releases
• Workgroup Members
• Workgroup Presentations
• Meeting Schedule

The State of Kansas received technical assistance from the Pew Charitable Trusts, Public Safety Performance Project, to comprehensively examine Kansas’ juvenile justice system and to develop data-driven policies based upon research and built upon consensus among key stakeholders from across our state.

To examine the Kansas system, leaders of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government established a bipartisan, inter-branch Juvenile Justice Workgroup which published its findings and recommendations in November 2015.

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The Kansas Department of Corrections published these  for use by administrative counties for the operation of local intake and assessment programs. Administrative contacts must use these standards to develop local policy and procedures which direct the actions of local employees for the intake and assessment process in Kansas. These standards were effective as of November 1, 2009 with a six-month period allotted for full implementation at the local level.

Below are the Juvenile Intake and Assessment System (JIAS) Standards. These standards are the minimum standards that are intended to help guide the development of local agency's policy and procedure manuals. The standards may be downloaded individually along with the supporting table of contents, forms and glossary.

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Chapter 1: Administration

Chapter 2: Staff

Chapter 3: Documentation, Reporting and Records

Chapter 4: Operations

Chapter 5: Expanded Operations