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Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week 2024

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...more

David Thompson

Jul 22, 2024 (07:54 AM)

Uncle Bully Visits KJCC

Uncle Bully Visits KJCC

Film producers from Hawaii recently unveiled their latest award-winning documentary, "Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. The film was about surfing instructor, Uncle Bully, who taught homeless children how to surf during COVID. It is a documentary that looks to inspire others to help or become a mentor wherever they can in an effort to build community.

Film producers from Hawaii recently unveiled their latest award-winning documentary,...more

David Thompson

Jun 27, 2024 (10:15 AM)

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

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...more

David Thompson

May 30, 2024 (02:34 PM)

LCF – Donnelly College Graduation May 22, 2024

LCF – Donnelly College Graduation May 22, 2024

Four residents at Lansing Correctional Facility graduated with Associate of Applied Science in Business degrees. Three of the four are first-generation college students.

Four residents at Lansing Correctional Facility graduated with Associate of...more

David Thompson

May 23, 2024 (02:10 AM)

5 LCF Residents Graduate from University of Saint Mary

5 LCF Residents Graduate from University of Saint Mary

Five residents at Lansing Correctional Facility earned bachelor's degree in computer information science. A noteworthy accomplishment in and of itself. However, two of the residents, William Mason and Charles Johnson Jr. began taking college courses through University of Saint Mary using Pell grants back in 1991 and 1994, respectively. They had to stop when Pell ended in 1994. Yet, here they are, 30 years later and after Pell grants were reinstituted in 2021, Mason and Johnson Jr. received their degrees during a graduation ceremony at LCF last week. Our congratulations to Mason, Johnson Jr., as well as Sean Murphy, Danny Pickerill, and Zachary Smith. Awesome job! And congratulations to the faculty and staff at the University of Saint Mary, i.e. Michael Hill and Dr. Michelle Metzinger. And thank you to the staff at Lansing Correctional Facility for supporting the educational programs and activities to help enhance the growth of residents who want to change.

This is a picture of perseverance. Five residents at Lansing...more

David Thompson

May 17, 2024 (07:30 AM)

Lansing Correctional Facility’s Fallen Staff Memorial 05 09 2024

Lansing Correctional Facility’s 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...more

David Thompson

May 10, 2024 (07:41 AM)

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