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NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections’ Youthful Offender Program Earns Recognition by Harvard University’s Ash Center (September 29, 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:24Z

A Kansas Department of Corrections program aimed at reducing recidivism among youthful offenders has earned distinction as one of the nation’s most promising government initiatives.

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections to Terminate Contract for Day Reporting Centers in Topeka and Wichita

David Cook — 2009-02-02T21:41:14Z

Kansas Secretary of Corrections Roger Werholtz today announced the termination of the contract with Behavioral Interventions (BI), Inc. for the operation of Day Reporting Centers (DRCs) located in Topeka and Wichita, effective January 15, 2009.

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections to Terminate Contract for Day Reporting Centers in Topeka and Wichita

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:31Z

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections Helps Promote a Safe Halloween

David Cook — 2009-02-02T21:41:14Z

Kansas Department of Corrections parole staff has heightened supervision of paroled sex offenders through the Halloween season as Kansas children prepare to go trick-or-treating.

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections Helps Promote a Safe Halloween

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:31Z

Kansas Department of Corrections parole staff has heightened supervision of paroled sex offenders through the Halloween season as Kansas children prepare to go trick-or-treating.

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Suspension of Offender Programs Effective April 1, 2009 (February 5, 2009)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:50Z

Kansas Secretary of Corrections Roger Werholtz today announced that the Department has begun the process of suspending a number of facility and community based offender programs in the ongoing effort to reduce the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Suspension of Offender Programs Effective April 1, 2009 (February 5, 2009)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:29Z

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections Advises Labette County of Intent to Terminate Contract for Labette Correctional Conservation Camp for Men

David Cook — 2009-02-02T21:41:14Z

Kansas Secretary of Corrections Roger Werholtz today announced that the Department has notified the Board of County Commissioners for Labette County of the Department’s intent to terminate the contract for the operation of the Labette Correctional Conservation Camp (LCCC) at Oswego effective July 1, 2009.

NEWS RELEASE: Kansas Department of Corrections Advises Labette County of Intent to Terminate Contract for Labette Correctional Conservation Camp for Men

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:30Z

NEWS RELEASE: Federal Grant to Aid Kansas’ Offender Reentry Efforts (October 7, 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:39Z

Kansas Secretary of Corrections Roger Werholtz announced today that the Department of Corrections will receive $289,768 under the federal Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative to further advance the Kansas Offender Risk Reduction and Reentry Plan.

NEWS RELEASE: Federal Grant to Aid Kansas’ Offender Reentry Efforts (October 7, 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:24Z

National Institute of Corrections Technical Assistance Report: Kansas Department of Corrections (Jan 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:41Z

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson requested assistance from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to review the policies and training procedures related to staff sexual misconduct and cross gender supervision in the Kansas Department of Corrections, and in particular at the Topeka Correctional Facility. The report follows.

National Institute of Corrections Technical Assistance Report: Kansas Department of Corrections (Jan 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:26Z

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Observed in Kansas (April 12, 2011)

cherylca — 2011-04-12T13:00:00Z

April 10th through the 16th has been proclaimed by Governor Sam Brownback as Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This is a special week to honor crime victims and survivors and to thank those who assist victims each and every day.

Mentoring4Success (M4S)

Nancy Burghart — 2014-02-14T22:30:00Z

Mentoring Adult Offenders in Kansas

Mentoring is a key component to reduce recidivism in Kansas.

This community-based statewide initiative delivers mentoring services to help offenders safely and successfully return to communities. Nearly 4,700 offenders leave prison each year and many need help finding employment/housing, getting connected to services/treatment and reuniting safely with neighborhoods/families. Mentors support the work of correctional case workers and service/treatment providers by assisting offenders in reaching their reentry plan goals. Mentors are also instrumental in helping offenders establish a life of pro-social activities and meaningful engagement within their communities.

Our goal is to ensure that every offender leaving prison has the opportunity to work with a mentor. Guided by community service organizations working closely with the Department of Corrections, mentors are trained and matched to offenders six to 12 months prior to an offender's release from prison. Services are also continually monitored and evaluated to ensure the most effective mentoring practices are used.

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