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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

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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

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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

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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

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David Thompson
May 10, 2024 (07:41 AM)
KJCC / Kansas Childrens Discovery Ctr Visitation 02 20 2024

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. 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.

The partnership between the Kansas Department of Corrections and the...more

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David Thompson
Mar 20, 2024 (08:27 AM)
Monica Pyles – Testimony of Overcoming Abuse

Monica Pyles – Testimony of Overcoming Abuse

Former TCF Resident, Monica Pyles, shares her faith journey to show God has the power to redeem and heal victims of abuse.

Monica Pyles is proof of God’s redemptive power to heal...more

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David Thompson
Mar 20, 2024 (08:20 AM)