Information Portal for Kansas Offender Programs and Risk Reduction Services
by David Thompson — last modified May 20, 2024 (09:33 AM)
Programs and Risk Reduction
Information Portal for Kansas Offender Programs and Risk Reduction Services
“Everyone is Responsible for Success”
Re-entry Vision
Every offender released from prison will have the tools needed to succeed in the community.
Re-entry Mission
By using evidence-based practices, we will increase compliance with conditions of supervision and the ability of offenders to reintegrate, which will result in safely reducing revocations among Kansas parolees and probationers through a risk-reduction philosophy and a three-phase plan.
Building Better Opportunities For People with Criminal Records
SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Foundation’s Getting Talent Back to Work initiative is leading the way to reduce barriers and build bridges to employment for people with criminal records, believing strongly in the power of HR in building diverse and inclusive workplaces that deliver value to people and business. In this hub, HR professionals and employers can find all the resources, tools, and case studies needed to attract, hire, and retain people with criminal records
Central Office - Statewide Team
Contributors: Nancy Burghart
| Programs and Risk Reduction(785) 746-7459 | ||
Dr. Cris FanningExecutive Director, Programs and Risk Reduction cris.fanning@ks.gov |
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Programs & Reentry |
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| Crystal Speer Program Director crystal.speer@ks.gov | Laura Thornton Clinical Director laura.thornton@ks.gov | Vacant Reentry Director crystal.speer@ks.gov |
| Case Management and Research | ||
| Shawn Couch Employment Director shawn.couch@ks.gov | Sheila Kearney Grant Manager sheila.kearney@ks.gov | Sarah Barnhart Research Director sarah.barnhart@ks.gov |
| Macy Pickman Education Director macy.pickman@ks.gov | Kiley YoungCase Management Director kiley.young@ks.gov | Tamara Frye Contracts Administrator tamara.frye1@ks.gov |
| Staff Development and Training | ||
| Shelley Knowles Staff Development Director Technical Training and Change Management shelley.knowles@ks.gov | Christina Wagner Staff Development Director Case Management christina.wagner@ks.gov | Michael Thompson Staff Development Director Unit Team Training michael.thompson1@ks.gov |
| Jessica Homolka Staff Development Director Leadership & Supervisory jessica.homolka@ks.gov | Joe Maze Staff Development Director Special Projects/Facility Lead joseph.maze@ks.gov | Brenton Collins Staff Development Director Parole brenton.collins@ks.gov |
| Debra Twitchell Staff Development Director Central Office/Basic Supervisory debra.twitchell1@ks.gov | Stacey Hook Admin. Specialist stacey.hook@ks.gov |
Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS)
Click here for information regarding Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) activities, services and events.
OWDS Introduction Module
Here is a pdf copy of the Introduction Module. This module contains information about this course.
Job Club Resources
Materials used and provided by various practitioners to create and maintain a working Job Club.
Job Readiness
Resources and the materials used by practitioners across the state for job seekers that have criminal histories or other barriers.
Employment Related Assessments
Assessments related to various stages of employment seeking.
Multimedia Materials
A collection of news articles, websites, publications and, other internet resources.
Employment Retention
Materials used and provided by various practitioners on Employment Retention.
Employment Interviewing
Resources and materials used by practitioners across the state to assist job seekers interviewing skills.
OWDS Curriculum (1/17/2012)
This is the curriculum used in the Offender Workforce Development groups.
OWDS Guide for Offenders
A helpful, informative guide for assisting offenders with their reentry into the community and job search.
Juvenile Corrections Resources
A variety of resources targeted towards those working with juvenile offenders.