Kansas Department of Corrections

Monday is Veterans Day. It is vitally important to remember why we have this federal holiday to honor those who have served in the military, including many of our staff members. Beginning at the end of World War I in 1919, we, as Americans, commemorate our veterans by honoring their service every November 11th. This federal holiday was initially established to pay tribute to the ones who served during World War I, today, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still alive, in contrast to Memorial Day, which remembers those who passed away while serving. Those who serve in the military, say they’re not in it for the money but for the virtues of honor, duty, sacrifice, and service to our country. In many ways, such virtues make up the backbone of who we are as a country. We have many veterans in our workforce and are grateful for each one. So, as we enjoy a 3-day weekend, let us remember the fallen veterans as well as those who have served and those who are currently serving. Thank you to each of our veterans for their service to our country. And thank you to all of you for your service to our great state of Kansas. - Jeff Zmuda, Kansas Secretary of Corrections, addressing staff members.

Impact in Action! Our film team for "Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" went to Kansas a few months ago to screen the film for teenage youth at the Topeka Juvenile Corrections Center. The testimonials we received afterwards - and the entire experience - changed our impact and outreach goals for the film. Mahalo to Kansas Department of Corrections for the opportunity. We're ready to come back if we can find sponsors and partners! #ImpactProducer #FilmHeals #MauiStrong

?? This just in from the Kansas Department of Corrections, about our visit to Topeka Juvenile Corrections Center with #UncleBullysSurfSkool. When we talk about "making impact", THIS is what we're talking about. It's ALL we want to do! Thank you to Jason Miles for helping us organize this trip and David Thompson for this video...it reminds us of our WHY. #ImpactProducer

MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE! ?? Administrative Specialist for Reentry - Closes May 24th - Lansing Corr. Facility (Leavenworth, KS), $15.75 to $18.26/Hr.* ?? Program Provider I for Risk Reduction - Closes May 24th - Norton Corr. Facility (Norton, KS), $20.13 to $22.72/Hr.* ?? IT Fiscal Analyst - Closes May 28th - KDOC Central Office (Topeka, KS), $18.26 to $21.13/Hr.* ?? Director of Capital Improvements - Closes May 28th - KDOC Central Office (Topeka, KS), $75,000 to $90,000/Annual* ?? Attorney (Hybrid**) - Open Until Filled!! - KDOC Central Office (Topeka, KS) OR Lansing Corr. Facility (Leavenworth, KS), $71,593.60 to $95,661.28/Annual* **2-day remote work available after first year of employment!! ?? Program Consultant II for Juvenile Justice System (2ct.) - Closes May 29th - KDOC Central Office (Topeka, KS) OR STATEWIDE, $21.13 to $24.48/Hr.* ?? Discharge Planner - Closes May 29th - Lansing Corr. Facility (Leavenworth, KS), $20.13 to $22.72/Hr.* ?? Job Specialist - Closes May 29th - Lansing Corr. Facility (Leavenworth, KS), $20.13 to $22.72/Hr.* ?? Batterer Intervention Program Provider - Closes June 3rd - Wichita Parole Office (Sedgwick, KS), $21.13 to $24.48/Hr.* *See job post for further details. Kansas Department of Corrections Careers and Employment | Indeed.com #KDOCProud #Corrections #Riskreduction #IT #JuvenileJustice #Lawenforcement #Reentry #Law #Victimservices

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Thank you National Association for Victim Assistance in Corrections (NAVAC) for allowing us to present on the Battering Intervention Programs for South Carolina Department of Corrections & Kansas Department of Corrections in Pensacola Beach, Florida!

It’s been one year since we launched chess across the Kansas Department of Corrections Yesterday at Hutchinson Correctional Facility, we had a great turnout and a fantastic and impactful event. We had 46 participants sign up to attend at the east unit of the facility and another 36 sign up at the central unit. This event was jam-packed with residents wanting to learn and hungry to hear an encouraging word. They held on to all words & instruction that was spoken to speak life into them and give them the tools to become productive members of the community in and outside of prison. We came away with a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place winner from each facility. They will go on to compete in the intrastate online chess tournament held this summer. You could sense & feel the energy in the room as the competitive juices were flowing; they understood what was at stake. In one game, Damien, a skilled and longtime chess player who has transformed his life & has become a leader inside the prison, played like a man POSSESSED. In the middle game, he lost his Queen to his opponent's timely & strategic move. This did not deter Damien as he began to garner the forces of his rooks, teaming them up and using them to fight off the attack of the Queen from his determined opponent. His focus and timely moves allowed him to corner his opponent's Queen and pin her against his own king causing an exchange and leaving Damien up a Rook & 1 pawn versus the opponent 2 pawns. Damien then walked his opponent down to the last rank and file & checkmated him in dramatic fashion! This was for 2nd place. At the Central Unit, we were met by many hungry players, men from all ages ranging from 60's all the way down to 20 years of age. These men in one of the toughest and hardest prisons in Kansas were excited and eager to hear an encouraging word. They expressed their appreciation for these events, & some from last year have even started their very own chess clubs that meet on Thursday's. As I spoke, I saw the look in their eyes as I had lived that life, understood that look, and knew what they needed to hear & wanted to receive. They wanted to receive that encouragement, that instruction, & the tools that could free them from their incarceration. Instruction & tools that can transform a life. Speaking to these men, I was able to confer how the game of chess can free their mind and give them the tools they need to become the person that they need to become to raise above their circumstance. In one instance, I had a young man speak to me about his desire to go to college and to be productive even though he has a 49-year sentence. I told him that his life is not over. I compared it to the clock that we use while playing chess. I mentioned that the game is not over as long as we keep making the necessary moves to position ourselves for success. If we do that, & the clock is still running the game is not over! YOU STILL GOT TIME! It is only about what you choose to do w/ your time.

This is what our children's museum does ?? thank you Kansas Department of Corrections

Please take a moment to learn more about the newest part of our Play Free program, which serves children with incarcerated parents. We are honored to be a part of this partnership with Kansas Department of Corrections. https://lnkd.in/gyizENjW

Visit https://lnkd.in/gSUsTQ75 to learn more about the LEAD program at Topeka Correctional Facility. https://lnkd.in/gE9xHXR4