KDOC
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) will celebrate Reentry Week July 10-14, 2017. Events will be held across the state, in facilities and parole offices, to spotlight the evidence based work done by staff, contract providers, volunteers, mentors, and community partners, which has led to a reduction in recidivism (returns to prison) in Kansas from over 55% to 35%.
On June 23, Gov. Sam Brownback proclaimed July 10-14, 2017 Reentry Week, to acknowledge, appreciate, and provide the public with information about this work. This week provides an opportunity to highlight the work of KDOC staff and partners, and provide the public with more information about the importance of this work.
More than 5,000 offenders are admitted and released from Kansas prisons each year. Through evidence-based programs, core effective correctional practices, robust reentry and discharge planning, treatment and services from community providers, and the support of natural supports and mentors, more offenders are better prepared than ever to return to Kansas communities and become productive and law abiding citizens. Reentry needs include housing, transportation, employment, behavioral health treatment, financial needs, and pro-social supports and influences.
Open house events will be held across the state to share information, show the work done in reentry, and celebrate the work of reentry staff, partners and volunteers. Media interested in attending any of the events listed below should contact the KDOC Communications Office at [email protected] by July 7.
REENTRY WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday, July 10, 2017
9 am-1 pm Lansing Correctional Facility
1-3 pm Kansas City Parole Office
1-3 pm Olathe Parole Office
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
9 am-1 pm Topeka Correctional Facility
9 am-1 pm Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex
9-11 am Lawrence Parole Office
1-3 pm Topeka Parole Office
3:30-7 pm Pittsburg Parole Office
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
8 am-noon Ellsworth Correctional Facility
noon-3:30 pm Larned Correctional Facility
10 am-2 pm Norton Correctional Facility
Thursday, July 13, 2017
9 am-1 pm Winfield Correctional Facility
noon-4 pm El Dorado Correctional Facility
2-5 pm Wichita Work Release Facility
2-5 pm Wichita Parole Office
Friday, July 14, 2017
noon-2 pm Hutchinson Parole Office