The partnership between the Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center continues to flourish within a couple of our Visitation Rooms. KDOC is slowly integrating the male facilities' Visitation Rooms utilizing KCDC'S Mobile Museum. They recently opened shop for a test run at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. And last month, they made a first time visit to the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex where 5 young dads were able to see and visit their children, three of whom were seeing their newborn child for the first time.
KJCC / Kansas Childrens Discovery Ctr Visitation 02 20 2024
The partnership between the Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Childrens Discovery Center continues to flourish within a couple of our Visitation Rooms. KCDC has held numerous on-site visits with mothers and grandmothers with their children and grandchildren on the grounds of their Topeka Museum that is filled with games and learning activities. KDOC is slowly integrating the male facilities’ Visitation Rooms utilizing KCDC’S Mobile Museum. They recently opened shop for a test run at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. And last month, they made a first time visit to the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex where 5 young dads were able to see and visit their children, three of whom were seeing their newborn child for the first time.
LCF worker and former Army Medevac veteran is honored with Quilt of Valor.
LCF’s Joe Wilson Receives Quilt of Valor 09 19 24
More than 20 years ago, an Iraqi war veteran’s mother...more
One promising approach for prison reform and rehabilitation is the use of Yoga. A growing number of residents at the Topeka Correctional Facility are finding that the practice of yoga can help reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and develop a greater sense of inner peace and well-being. Namaste'
Yoga at TCF 2024
One promising approach for prison reform and rehabilitation is the...more
The Keys to Old Kansas State Penitentiary/LCF are officially in the hands of the Lansing Historical Society. Museum/Tours open 9-13-24.
KDOC Turns Keys to Old Kansas State Penitentiary/LCF to LHS
KDOC officially hands over the keys to the old Kansas...more