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MISSION

The Department of Corrections, as part of the criminal justice system, contributes to the public safety and supports victims of crime by exercising safe and effective containment and supervision of inmates, by managing offenders in the community, and by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citi- zens.

KANSAS DEPARTMENTO F CO RRECTIO NS

La ndo n Sta te O ffic e Building • 900 S.W. Ja c kso n St., 4th Flo o r • To pe ka , KS 66612- 1284

p ho ne : (785) 296- 3317 • to ll fre e (fo r Ka nsa s o r Misso uri c a lle rs) (888) 317- 8204

• e - m a il: kd o c pub @ do c .ks.g o v • www.do c .ks.g o v

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KDOC │overview

KDOC │ facilities management division

The KDOC operates eight correctional facilities with units located in 10 Kansas communities. Correc- tional facilities, their administrative subunits, and commonly used abbreviations are:

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KDOC FACILITIES │ contact information

CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATIONS (10*)

Administratively, Wichita Work Release Facility is a under a parent institution, Winfield Correc- tional Facility.

The Norton East Unit (Stockton) is a under a parent institution, Nor- ton Correctional Facility.

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KDOC WEBSITE │ KASPER

KASPER

Through KASPER you can find:

 Name and KDOC Registration Number;

 Physical description (date of birth, height, weight, hair and eye color, body markings, including photograph);

 Conviction description (crime(s) of conviction, county, case number);  Anticipated release date;

 Inmate housing location (current location and facility movements, including movement dates, location of parole office maintaining super- vision);

 Custody or supervision level (Whether an offender has been released to post-incarceration supervision (parole, conditional release, post- release supervision, compact probation or parole); and,

 Institutional disciplinary record (violations for which offender was found guilty).

Please note that release dates may change and are contingent upon good time and program credit earnings and forfeitures.

Specific questions regarding an inmate’s release date should be directed to the KDOC’s sentence computation unit at (785) 296-3317 or by e-mail at KDOCSentCompUnit@doc.ks.gov.

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CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION │ levels

Cu st ody Cla ssifica t ion Le v e l Sy st e m

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT

Describes an inmate who, because of either a short-term or long-term condition surrounding his/her incarceration, requires segregation from the general population. Housing within a segregation unit and highly structured movement within that unit is required. The inmate is out of his/her cell one hour out of every 24 hours, five days a week.

MAXIMUM CUSTODY

Describes an inmate who is most suitable for housing at a maximum-security facility and whose movement and activi- ties within that facility are highly structured and closely monitored.

HIGH-MEDIUM CUSTODY

Describes an inmate who is most suitable for housing at a medium- or maximum-security facility, except HCF-East Unit and NCF-Central Unit. The inmate is not approved for an open-dormitory environment. Within the facility as- signed, activities and movements are moderately controlled and structured.

LOW-MEDIUM CUSTODY

Describes an inmate who is most suitable for housing at a medium- or maximum-security facility or unit. The inmate can be assigned to dormitory-style living units. Low-medium custody inmates may be allowed greater movement within the perimeter. Low-medium custody inmates may be housed at HCF-East Unit or NCF-Central Unit.

MINIMUM CUSTODY

Describes an inmate who is appropriate for housing at any level of security, with minimum security preferred.

W h e n w ill a n in m a t e k n ow h is/ h e r cu st ody cla ssifica t ion ?

Each inmate receives a classification review:  upon reception;

 upon admission as a condition violator;

 at regularly scheduled intervals (120 day or annual) following admission; and,  as unscheduled events occur that trigger a re-classification.

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INCENTIVE │ levels

I n m a t e Pr iv ile ge s a n d I n ce n t iv e Le v e l Sy st e m — ( AT T ACH M ENT A, I MPP 1 1 - 1 0 1 ) *

* Internal Management Policies and Procedures (IMPPs), can be found on the KDOC website at www.doc.ks.gov.

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RDU │ admission

AD M I SSI ON PROPERTY — ( AT T ACH M EN T H, I MPP 1 2 - 1 2 0 )

Upon admission to the KDOC, inmates are assigned to Intake Level. The chart at left illustrates what items may be retained by inmates when they are taken in to the cus- tody of the KDOC. All other items are considered contra- band.

Items not allowed by the KDOC will be subject to the policies and procedures of the facility from where the inmate was held prior to KDOC cus- tody, per IMPP 12-120, Secu- rity and Control: Control of Inmate Personal Property.

W h a t it e m s a r e issu e d t o a n in m a t e in RD U?

Each inmate is provided with clean, durable and presentable clothing of the proper size that is suitable to climatic conditions, and basic hygiene items and shower shoes. Each inmate also receives four pre-paid envelopes in their intake package.

W h a t h a ppe n s t o t h e m on e y t h a t a n in m a t e br in gs w it h h im t o t h e RD U?

If an inmate is in possession of any money, the funds will be placed in the inmate’s trust fund account. More information about sending money to an inmate can be found on page 15.

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RDU │ visiting and mail

Ca n fa m ily m e m be r s v isit a n in m a t e in RD U?

No. All inmates in the RDU process are at the Intake Level and have not yet earned visiting privileges. Visits are limited to attorneys, clergy, and law enforcement until the inmate earns a promotion to Incentive Level 1. While in RDU, an inmate fills out a visitation form with the names he/she would like to be granted permission for visits when the inmate has moved to the next incentive level. The inmate is responsible for ensuring potential visitors receive visiting applications that must be approved before visitors will be allowed in to a correctional facility. The list will be valid for 45 days after leaving RDU. More information about the application process is available on page 18.

H ow doe s t h e KD OC de t e r m in e w h e r e a n in m a t e w ill be h ou se d?

When departmental bed space and programming slots become available in coordination with medical consultation, an inmate’s facility placement is determined. If an offender is a recent parolee or post-release violator and not a new commitment to the KDOC, the inmate could be placed wherever space is available in the KDOC system based on an inmate’s classification status.

Ca n a n in m a t e se n d/ r e ce iv e m a il w h ile in t h e RD U?

Yes. You may send letters to an inmate in the RDU; however, packages are not allowed. Inmates re- ceive four pre-paid envelopes in their intake package. Inmates may not receive stamps through the mail. Stamps, envelopes and paper can be purchased through the facility’s canteen, a store through which in- mates are provided an opportunity to purchase allowable items.

To contact a male inmate in the RDU, you may write to him at the following address until his approved phone list is activated:

Inmate’s Full Name, KDOC# XXXXX

El Dorado Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 311

El Dorado, KS 67042

Female inmates may receive mail at:

Inmate’s Full Name, KDOC# XXXXX

Topeka Correctional Facility

815 S.E. Rice Road

Topeka, KS 66607

Please remember to include the inmate’s full name and KDOC number in the address with all correspondence or the mail will not be delivered.

The envelope also must contain the sender’s full name and address as well or the letter will not be delivered. Please note that all mail is subject to search.

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RDU │telephone and emergencies

Ca n a n in m a t e m a k e ph on e ca lls w h ile a t t h e RD U?

H ow ca n I r e a ch a n in m a t e in a n e m e r ge n cy ?

In the event of a verifiable emergency such as a serious illness or death in the family, you may call the facility. Callers must provide a call back number and their relation to the inmate. Staff will also need the nature of the emergency, the name of the person who is sick or has passed away, the person’s relation to the inmate and the name and contact information for the hospital or funeral home.

Before the message will be given to the inmate, facility staff will contact the hospital or funeral home to verify the information that you have provided concerning the emergency. Once the message is verified, the inmate will be notified. Staff may discuss options with you for notifying the inmate including if you would like to tell the inmate or if you prefer a chaplain or counselor relay the information.

H ow ca n a n in m a t e a ddr e ss h is/ h e r qu e st ion s a n d con ce r n s a t t h e RD U?

A form, called a Form-9, is available to the inmate as a formal procedure to address any questions or concerns. After the form is completed, the inmate must turn it in to the security staff. After receiving the Form-9, the staff will have 10 days to respond to the inmate’s request.

W h a t m e dica l/ de n t a l/ m e n t a l h e a lt h se r v ice s a r e a v a ila ble a t RD U?

Within the first three days at RDU, the inmate will be assessed for medical needs. Within seven days of being newly admitted and within 30 days for parole violators, each inmate receives a dental exam. If major dental work is required, this will be done once the inmate is transferred out of RDU to a permanent facility. Mental health services also are available.

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INMATE │safety

Protective custody is the removal of an inmate from the general population to a secure cell for their personal safety. If an inmate is determined to have a valid safety concern and no reasonable alternative is available, an inmate can be moved into protective custody.

H ow do fa m ily a n d fr ie n ds file a com pla in t or v oice t h e ir con ce r n s t o st a ff ?

All issues should first be attempted to be resolved at the facility. You may ask to speak with the unit team manager or staff in the Warden’s office. If the issue remains unresolved, you may contact the KDOC’s central office and speak with the Secretary’s designee for issues relating to constituent and inmate griev- ances. Please call (785) 296-3317 or e-mail, kdocpub@doc.ks.gov.

W h a t a bou t st a ff se x u a l m iscon du ct ?

The KDOC has a zero tolerance policy with regard to staff sexual misconduct and inappropriate staff/ inmate relationships. Staff sexual misconduct includes sexual abuse or attempted sexual abuse, sexual contact, sexual assault, unlawful sexual relations and sexual harassment. It also includes conversations or correspondence that suggest or demonstrate a romantic or intimate relationship between an inmate and an employee. Employees and contract personnel who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal. In addition to a zero tolerance policy with regard to staff sexual misconduct and inap- propriate staff/inmate relationships, K.S.A. 21-3520 prohibits “unlawful sexual relations” between staff and inmates. Unlawful sexual relations includes “engaging in consensual sexual intercourse, lewd fondling or touching, or sodomy.” Unlawful sexual relations is a level 5 felony offense.

W h a t is se gr e ga t ion ?

An inmate can either be placed in the Segregation Unit or the Intensive Management Unit (IMU) for several reasons including: protective custody, isolation to prevent the spread of communicable disease, to prevent self-harm or mutilation, critical monitoring of potentially suicidal inmates, to protect the inmate population from identified predators, as part of a disciplinary sanction, or for separation of inmates who have conflicts with each other. In these units, inmates have tighter restrictions of movement but are still allowed such things as religious guidance and exercise periods.

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COMMUNICATION │mail

H ow do I a ddr e ss a n e n v e lope ?

Please remember to include the inmate’s full name and KDOC number in the address with all correspondence or the mail will not be delivered.

The envelope also must contain the sender’s full name and address as well or the letter will not be delivered.

No stickers or other substance should be applied to the envelope or its contents.

Please note that all mail is subject to being read and to inspection for ille- gal or unauthorized items.

Ca n I se n d st a m ps t o a n in m a t e ?

No. Inmates may not receive stamps through the mail. Stamps, envelopes and paper can be purchased through the facility’s canteen, a store through which inmates are provided an opportunity to purchase al- lowable items.

Ca n I se n d a m a ga z in e or book ?

Yes, but the items must be mailed directly from the publisher or vendor.

Once the item leaves the store, you will not be able to mail it to the correctional facility. Many people find that websites, like Amazon.com, are a good way to purchase the books and have them mailed directly to the inmate. If you purchase a book at a bookstore, ask the bookstore to mail it to the inmate. Books may be either paperback or hard cover. Magazines and newspaper subscriptions are also an option.

However, an inmate may receive printed material, including newspaper and magazine clippings, if the material is included as part of a first-class letter that does not exceed one ounce in total weight.

Each inmate is allowed to have 12 books and 10 magazines in their cell. When an inmate reaches the limit, the inmate must remove items to allow more to be sent in. An inmate can mail them home, donate the materials to charity or throw them away.

The correctional facility will review the reading materials and will censor materials that are determined to be a security threat, are of a sexually explicit nature or contain nudity. The facility will not allow role play- ing games or books related to those games.

The decision made by the staff of the designated facility may be appealed by an inmate to the Secre- tary of Corrections or, at the direction of the Secretary, to the Secretary’s designee.

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COMMUNICATION │mail

Ca n I se n d ph ot ogr a ph s?

Yes. Inmates are allowed to keep up to 10 personal letters and 50 photographs (8X10 or smaller). Po- laroid photographs are not allowed.

W h y w a s m y le t t e r r e t u r n e d a s con t a in in g se x u a lly e x plicit con t e n t ?

No inmate may possess any sexually explicit materials, including drawings, paintings, writing, pictures, items and devices. The material is considered sexually explicit if the purpose of the material is sexual arousal or gratification and the material meets either of the following conditions:

(1)Contains nudity or

(2)Contains any display, actual or simulated, or description of sexual intercourse.

W h y w a s m y m a il r e t u r n e d t o m e a s ce n sor e d?

When mail is censored or rejected, the author is notified of the reason for the action and provided with an opportunity to appeal the decision.

Some common reasons why mail is withheld are:

Does not include full name and address of sender.

Homemade cards with stickers or other items glued to the paper. Laminated cards.

Bookmarks.

Inappropriate photographs such as:

Photographs with nudity, guns, alcohol or gang signs.

Correspondence between offenders.

Correspondence through a third party.

Sexually explicit language or other inappropriate content.

Promotes illegal activity.

W h a t if I don ’t w a n t t o h a v e con t a ct w it h a n in m a t e ?

If an inmate contacts you and you do not want contact with him/her, the facility can issue an “Order to Cease Correspondence” to the inmate. If you have safety concerns or are a victim of the inmate, please contact the Office of Victim Services at 1-866-404-6732.

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COMMUNICATION │electronic messaging

Ca n I se n d e le ct r on ic m e ssa ge s?

Yes, you can correspond with an inmate by going to www.JPay.com, establishing an account and identi- fying the inmate(s) you wish to correspond with.

An inmate can correspond with you in either one of two ways: by replying to an electronic message you have sent to him/her; or by having the system send you a form letter requesting permission for him/her to be able to correspond.

If you approve the request he/she can then write messages to you. If you deny the request or simply do not respond, he/she cannot write to you. If you have questions about how to use the JPay Service for elec- tronic mail, please call 1-800-574-5729.

D oe s t h is m e a n t h a t in m a t e s h a v e a cce ss t o t h e I n t e r n e t ?

No. The kiosk used by the inmates to read their messages is more like an ATM than a computer. It does not have access to any other programs or the Internet. The entire process is electronic unless the inmate elects to pay to have the message printed for an extra cost.

D o a ll in m a t e s h a v e a cce ss t o e le ct r on ic m e ssa gin g?

No. Electronic messaging may not be available to all inmates depending upon their security status and other factors related to their incarceration. Inmates in administrative segregation or disciplinary segrega- tion status do not have access to JPay.

The restrictions and limitations which may apply to traditional paper mail apply to electronic messaging based on an individual inmate’s incentive level, custody classification or other security issues.

All electronic messages will be screened by the computer software for words and phrases that may represent a risk to the facility security or the public safety. All attached photos will be viewed by staff before they can be accessed by the inmate. All Kansas Administrative Regulations regarding inmate correspon- dence will apply. For more information, please see K.A.R. 44-12-601 (Mail) at www/doc.ks.gov/ kdocpolicies/kar/Article12.pdf/.

W h a t if I n o lon ge r w a n t a n in m a t e t o e - m a il m e ?

You may request to be removed from the inmate’s approved correspondence list at any time by con- tacting the facility or e-mailing your request to kdocpub@doc.ks.gov.

D oe s it cost t h e in m a t e m on e y t o r e ce iv e or pr in t ou t t h e m e ssa ge ?

The cost is paid by the person who is sending the e-mail, whether it is the inmate or the writer on the outside. Each electronic message costs one stamp. Each attachment costs one stamp. It does not cost the inmate to view an electronic message. If the inmate wants a copy of the message printed, the inmate would incur cost of paper and printing supplies.

Ca n I se n d ph ot ogr a ph s a s a t t a ch m e n t s?

Yes. Inbound messages can contain up to five attachments of one megabyte each. Photographs sent as attachments do not count toward an inmate’s limit of 50 allowable photographs unless the inmate has them printed. There is no limit on the number of emails that can be sent.

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COMMUNICATION │telephone

D o in m a t e s h a v e a cce ss t o a t e le ph on e ?

Yes. Inmates are permitted telephone privileges to place collect or prepaid telephone calls. Inmates cannot receive calls.

Inmates have access to coinless telephones at various times throughout the day during yard periods. Each living unit also has specified periods when inmates are allowed to make phone calls during the eve- ning hours. Inmates may establish a telephone list of up to twenty individual phone numbers that they wish to call. They may add or delete numbers on this list only during their 120-day review. Inmate phones, with the exception of conversations with attorneys, are subject to monitoring.

H ow do I e st a blish a n a ccou n t t o t e le ph on e a n in m a t e ?

The process begins with the inmate who must submit a form at the correctional facility with the num- bers the inmate would like to call. The inmate must submit the following information:

(1)The area code and telephone number;

(2)The complete name of the person to be called;

(3)The complete address of the person to be called; and,

(4)The relationship of the person to be called to the inmate.

Every new number must be verified and activated before the inmate is allowed to call. Numbers with missing information will not be entered into the telephone calling service computer system.

Friends and family may establish accounts by contacting the inmate telephone service provider, Em- barq, to establish a pre-paid account at 1-888-506-8407, or accounts may be set up online at no cost at www.icsolutions.com. Inmates cannot call cell phones unless a pre-paid account is established. This may be done by the family by calling ICS at 1-888-506-8407 to set up a pre-paid collect account for their cell phone. Please call 1-800-333-8856 for other phone questions (i.e., accidental blocks, etc.,).

Chain dialing, 3-way calling, call forwarding, and/or dialing extra digits is not permitted.

Ca n I pr ov ide a ca llin g ca r d?

No. Calling cards are not part of the contract with the inmate telephone service provider.

H ow ca n I r e a ch a n in m a t e in a n e m e r ge n cy ?

In the event of a verifiable emergency, such as a serious illness or death in the family, you may call the facility. During regular business hours, you will be forwarded to the inmate counselor’s office where you can relay the emergency message, and the counselor will speak with the inmate. After hours or on weekends and holidays, verified emergencies will be passed on to the inmate at the earliest possible time.

H ow do I ge t m y t e le ph on e n u m be r r e m ov e d fr om a n in m a t e ’s ca ll list ?

Please contact the correctional facility where the inmate is currently housed and report that you would like your number removed. If you are receiving threatening calls from an inmate, please contact the correc- tional facility and report the calls.

Ca n I be on a n in m a t e ’s ca ll or v isit in g list if I on ce w or k e d for t h e KD OC?

Former employees, former volunteers and former contract workers cannot be added to an inmate’s phone or visiting list within two years of the severance of the individual’s relationship with a correctional facility. Approval of visits after two years is at the discretion of the Warden.

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INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS │sending money

Effective January 1, 2011, the Kansas Department of Corrections discontinued deposit coupons for in- mates.

Inmates deposit 10 percent of their incoming money less any outstanding obligations into a forced savings account. Use of saved funds is restricted to payment of garnishment, identifications (birth certificate, driver's license, and social security card), civil filing fees, transcript fees, subpoena fees or other Warden-approved uses that facilitate an inmate’s re-entry back in to the community.

All forced savings account funds, plus interest, are returned to the inmate upon release.

H ow do I se n d fu n ds t o a n in m a t e ?

Family and friends have two options for placing funds into an inmate's account. The two choices are:

1.JPay: To use this method online or by phone, you must establish a JPay account. Please visit www.jpay.com or call (800) 574-5729 for information on how to open and manage your account. The De- partment of Corrections also allows inbound and outbound electronic messaging with inmates from family and friends who have established an account at JPay.com. You may also send a money order with a deposit coupon without establishing an account. Please visit JPay to print a deposit coupon and follow JPay's in- structions.

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2.Access Secure Deposits: To use this method, online or by phone, you must establish an Access account. Please visit www.accesscorrections.com or call (866) 345-1884 for information on how to open and man- age your account. Access Secure Deposits takes MasterCard and Visa debit and credit cards. You may also send a money order with a deposit coupon without establishing an account. Please visit Access Secure De- posits to print a deposit coupon and follow Access’ instructions.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Please visit the vendor websites for transaction fees. The fees for Electronic Money Transfer Transactions will be

deducted from the deposited amount.

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INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS │ continued

Ca n I fin d ou t h ow m u ch m on e y a n in m a t e h a s in h is/ h e r a ccou n t ?

No. The KDOC does not share any information (e.g. account balance or how the inmate spent the funds) on an inmate’s trust account. To confirm whether an inmate has received money, you may contact Centralized Inmate Banking at (913) 727-3235 ext. 57358. You will be asked to supply the date the funds were sent, the method used to send the funds, the amount of funds sent and the sender’s name.

W h a t h a ppe n s if a n in m a t e h a s n o m on e y or v e r y lit t le in h is a ccou n t ?

Indigent status is defined as an inmate whose inmate bank account, during the previous month, has a cumula- tive spendable amount of less than $12. Inmates who are indigent will be supplied with essential items including writing supplies, postage and personal hygiene items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor (general population inmates only), comb or pick and soap.

W h a t ca n in m a t e s do w it h t h e ir m on e y ?

Each facility has a canteen, a store through which inmates purchase allowable items. Inmates can purchase postage, snacks, personal products, radios, TVs, other electronic equipment, handicraft materials, shoes and other approved items depending upon an inmate’s incentive level. Inmates also may request disbursements for ex- penses such as medical co-pays, copies, magazine/newspaper subscriptions and legal fees. Court-ordered or statu- torily mandated disbursements such as restitution, child support and room/board costs also can be collected.

M a y fa m ily or fr ie n ds pr ov ide gla sse s, sh oe s or ot h e r it e m s?

No. The KDOC’s medical contractor will provide for items that are deemed necessary, such as glasses.

Ca n in m a t e s w or k ?

Inmates must work unless they have a medical condition or other approved reason that will not allow for work assignments.

Examples of facility work assignment areas are food service, laundry and custodial work. Other employment possibilities include work release programs, traditional correctional industries, which are operated directly by KDOC staff, and private correctional industries programs where the KDOC enters into agreements with private firms.

Inmates in traditional industries receive incentive pay ranging from $0.25-$0.60 per hour. This compares to a maximum of $1.05 per day that inmates may receive for facility work assignments. Through KDOC partnerships with private industries, inmates earn at least federal minimum wage. Traditional/private industries program in- mates pay 25 percent of their gross wages in partial reimbursement for room and board.

In addition to other KDOC administrative fees, inmates pay court-ordered restitution, child support and federal and state taxes. More employment information is available on page 23.

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CONTRABAND│information

Se a r ch e s

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VISITING │inmate visitation lists

H ow do I ge t on a n in m a t e ’s v isit a t ion list ?

Once an inmate is eligible for visiting privileges, the inmate is responsible for ensuring that his/her visi- tors receive the necessary paperwork to register as visitors. The IMPP can be found on the KDOC’s web site at: www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-policies/impp/chapter-10/10113.pdf/.

The inmate obtains the request form from the unit counselor and mails it to those he/she wishes to place on his/her visiting list. The prospective visitor will need to complete the form and mail it back to the facility for review and approval. A criminal background check is completed on all visitors. The visiting rules are sent out with the request form.

Each inmate may have a maximum of 20 visitors on his/her list.

No visitors will be allowed into a correctional facility until the application has been approved. However, members of an inmate's immediate family, who the inmate has submitted on his visitor’s list for temporary approval, may be allowed visitation pending completion of the approval process for the first 30 days after the inmate's transfer from an RDU to a facility for general population confinement.

H ow a r e v isit in g pr iv ile ge s de t e r m in e d?

Visitation privileges are determined by the incentive level assigned to each inmate in the following manner. Those inmates assigned to the following incentive levels are provided the following privileges:

Intake Level: limited to visits from attorneys, clergy and law enforcement.

Level I: limited to visits from attorneys, clergy, law enforcement, a primary visitor and immediate family members.

 Levels II & III: allowed visits from any approved visitors.

Immediate family members are defined as parents, step-parents, siblings, spouses of siblings, half- siblings, step-siblings, children, spouses of children, step-children, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, spouse, parents of spouse, grandparents, or any person who filled the role of a parent de facto with respect to the inmate as confirmed by the Warden upon review of the social history.

Inmates, who are married by license or common law, must list their spouse as their primary visitor. Un- married, inmates may declare any person as their primary visitor as long as the person is at least 18 years of age and is not listed as the primary visitor for any other inmate. Inmates may change their primary visitor every six months.

Approved lists are transferable to each facility and remain in effect unless revised by the inmate or for administrative cause. Please review all visiting rules supplied by the facility prior to visiting.

W h a t a r e t h e v isit in g h ou r s a n d r u le s?

After you have received notification that you have been approved as a visitor, please check with the correctional facility for visiting hours and specific visiting rules.

Ca n ch ildr e n u n de r 1 8 y e a r s of a ge v isit a n in m a t e ?

Minor children are permitted to visit if they are approved to be on the inmate’s visitation list. The adult who brings the minor child must also be an approved visitor and be the child’s parent or legal guardian. Minor children may not be allowed to visit if the inmate is being managed as a sex offender.

Ca n I be on m or e t h a n on e in m a t e ’s v isit a t ion list ?

Visitors may be on more than one inmate’s visiting list if the visitor is an immediate family member to each inmate.

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VISITING │general questions

W h y w ou ld m y v isit in g pr iv ile ge s be su spe n de d?

Visits may be denied, suspended or terminated by the shift supervisor on duty for:  Visitor under the influence of drugs or alcohol

 Insufficient space available

 Refusal of visitor to submit to search per IMPP 12-115, “Search of Visitors”  Refusal or failure to provide sufficient identification or falsifying information  Violation of facility rules

 Failure to properly supervise children  Excessive physical contact

 Visitor or visitor’s child appears ill

 Reasons necessary to preserve security of the facility and reasonable order in the visiting area

Please note: visitors can be searched to prevent the introduction of any item considered to be contra- band if taken into or from a facility. This includes cell phones and all tobacco and tobacco-related items.

W h a t if I a m a v ict im of t h e in m a t e bu t I w ou ld lik e t o v isit t h e in m a t e ?

This does not mean that you will not be allowed to visit. If you are a victim of the inmate, you must indi- cate this on your visiting application. The Office of Victim Services (OVS) will contact you for more informa- tion. If you have questions about this process, please call OVS toll free at (866) 404-6732.

H ow do I r e m ov e m y n a m e fr om a v isit or ’s list ?

Send a letter with your request for removal, include the inmate’s name and KDOC number, to the Visi- tation Clerk at the correctional facility. Mailing addresses are on page 3. Visitors removed from a list by their own request or by the inmate’s request may not re-apply for visitation for a minimum of 180 days.

W h a t if I ’m t r a v e lin g fr om ou t of st a t e t o v isit bu t I a m n ot on t h e list ?

Under certain circumstances, the Warden or his designee may authorize a special visit. Requests for special visits are initiated by the inmate through the inmate's unit team via the Form-9. Circumstances un- der which special visits may be granted include, but are not limited to:

Requests for a single visit prior to background verification and approval of subsequent visits; The visitor has traveled a distance of 150 miles (one way) or more; or,

The visit is in the best interest of the inmate's rehabilitative needs or other correctional goals.

W h a t k in d of ide n t ifica t ion sh ou ld I br in g w it h m e du r in g m y v isit ?

Visitors must properly identify themselves with picture identification issued by a government agency, such as a driver's license or a state identification card. A birth certificate is acceptable for persons under the age of 16 who cannot produce photo identification.

Ar e in m a t e s pe r m it t e d fu r lou gh s for fu n e r a l/ be dside v isit s?

No.

I s ph y sica l con t a ct a llow e d du r in g a v isit ?

Contact during visits is limited to a brief embrace or kiss at the beginning and end of the visit. Hand holding is not allowed. Please see IMPP 10-113 for additional information.

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HEALTH │medical, mental health and dental services

W h a t m e dica l a n d m e n t a l h e a lt h se r v ice s a r e a v a ila ble ?

Each facility provides a physician on site. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants also are avail- able. Non-essential medical services and procedures, including elective surgery, will not be routinely pro- vided to inmates.

Access to mental health services is determined based upon assessments.

W h a t de n t a l se r v ice s a r e a v a ila ble ?

Routine dental examinations and treatment services are provided to each inmate under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist. Arrangements for consultation with dental specialists and emergency dental services are made by the facility dentist and approved by the Departmental Health Authority. Elective procedures and dental prostheses will not be routinely provided. The preventive benefits of fluorides may be made available to inmates in the form and amount determined appropriate to the individual by the den- tist. Dental procedures considered elective and not routinely offered will include, but are not limited to:

1.Precious metal work;

2.Long-range periodontics; and,

3.Orthodontics

Ca n I fin d ou t a bou t a n in m a t e ’s h e a lt h st a t u s?

All medical and mental health records are confidential and handled in accordance with state and fed- eral statutes and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy. The release of confidential medical and mental health care information requires documented consent.

An authorization for release of medical information is available in IMPP 5-107 Information Technology and Records: Confidentiality/Release of Medical and Mental Health Information, Attachment A.

H ow doe s a n in m a t e se e a doct or ?

An inmate must complete a sick call slip and will be charged a $2 fee for the initial visit. If the inmate needs to be seen for a follow-up visit or has been determined to have a chronic illness, the inmate will not be charged the $2 fee. If an inmate has a chronic illness and the symptoms are not related to the chronic illness, there will be a $2 charge.

W ill som e on e n ot ify m e of a n in m a t e ’s m e dica l e m e r ge n cy ?

Assigned facility staff will notify the emergency contact designated by the inmate in the event of serious illness or injury affecting the inmate, which requires hospitalization, or in the event of the inmate's death.

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DISCIPLINARY & GRIEVANCE│procedures

W h a t a r e t h e pe n a lt ie s for r e ce iv in g a D R?

H ow doe s a n offe n de r a ddr e ss gr ie v a n ce s?

Before utilizing the grievance procedure, the inmate should try to reach an informal resolution with staff who work with the inmate on a direct or daily basis. Inmate request forms should be used to docu- ment this process. If this informal resolution attempt fails, the first level of the grievance system may then be used. If an emergency exists and a resolution could not be obtained by going to the unit team, the in- mate may go directly to the grievance process. The grievance procedure incorporates several levels of prob- lem solving to ensure solution at the lowest administrative level possible before moving to the next step:

Level 1: The inmate submits a grievance report form to an unit team member.

Level 2: If not resolved, the inmate submits the grievance report form to the Warden

Level 3: If not resolved, the inmate submits the grievance report form to the Secretary of Corrections.

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EDUCATION│programs

During the RDU process, each inmate completes an Individual Program Plan (IPP). An inmate’s failure to comply with the IPP will result in a failure to earn good time, loss of privileges and a reduction in incen- tive level. While an inmate may have several programs listed on the IPP, the inmate may not enter certain programs until well into his/her incarceration based upon the needs assessment and the amount of time to serve before the determined release date. An inmate’s IPP is reviewed on a regular basis according to facil- ity policy. Modifications to the program agreement can be made based upon documented changes in the inmate’s conduct, attitude or needs. Any such modification will be reported at the 120-day review.

W h a t pr ogr a m s a r e a v a ila ble ?

All programs are not available at every facility. The KDOC determines when an inmate may enter an appropriate program. Currently, the KDOC offers the following programs:

 Academic Education

 Vocation education programs (such as home building, cabinet making, electrical, plumbing and welding)

 Special Education

 Substance abuse treatment  Sex offender treatment

 Values-based pre-release programs (such as the InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI), a voluntary re-entry program offered at Lansing Correctional Facility and operated by Prison Fellowship Minis- tries through a contract with the KDOC for selected inmates, that begins during incarceration and provides for an additional 12 months of mentoring and support once the offender has returned to the community.)

 Sedgwick, Wyandotte and Shawnee County Re-entry services

In addition, classes targeting high risk areas may also be available and may include housing, educa- tion/ employment, Thinking for a Change (cognitive-based curriculum), parenting classes, care giver sup- port groups and family transitions classes/workshop. The purpose of these classes is to help inmates to begin addressing high-risk areas prior to their release. Similar classes may also be available in some parole offices.

W h a t is t h e KD OC’s GED pr ogr a m ?

KDOC’s GED programs are computerized to allow each inmate to work at an individualized pace. Graduation dates vary due to the program’s individualized nature. Each facility has one classroom with the exception of Lansing and Hutchinson correctional facilities, which have two. Approximately 15 workstations are in each classroom and at least two shifts of students are served each day. Each student spends about three hours daily in the GED classroom, which is staffed by a certified teacher and an instructional aide.

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EMPLOYMENT │work release and private industries

Selected inmates may be placed into a structured work release program, available at five correctional facilities in Kansas. This means the inmate will be working in the community. Selection criteria for participa- tion and placement in the KDOC’s work release programs and prison-based/non-prison based employment is based upon the inmate's need for such a program and the inmate's crime(s) and degree of risk to the community. For more information, please see IMPP 15-101, Work Release and Prison/Non-prison Base Private Industry Programs: Selection Criteria and Placement Procedures.

Once the inmate has found employment in the community, staff will conduct random checks at the place of employment to ensure that the inmate is working. Inmates also have the opportunity to have lim- ited movement in the community. For example, work release inmates could be allowed to attend church outside the facility.

W h a t is pr iv a t e in du st r y ?

Inmates have the opportunity to be employed in prison/non- prison based industry positions based inside or outside correctional facilities. Inmates in traditional industries receive incentive pay ranging from $0.25-$0.60 per hour. This compares to a maximum of $1.05 per day that inmates may receive for facility work and program assignments. Private industry inmates earn at least federal minimum wage, which re- sults in the employment of inmates inside and outside correctional facilities.

Private Industries

 Offender recidivism reduced.

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GENERAL│questions

W h y is a n on - m a x im u m cu st ody in m a t e in a m a x im u m - se cu r it y fa cilit y ?

The security designation of a correctional facility is based upon its physical attributes (i.e., architec- tural, environmental) and, as it relates to inmates, the type of physical constraints deemed appropriate for a particular inmate. The security designation represents the highest custody inmate that the facility may hold. For example, a maximum-security facility is capable of housing minimum-, medium- and maximum- custody inmates. A minimum-security facility is capable of housing only minimum-custody inmates.

Cu st ody Cla ssifica t ion s H ou se d a t Ea ch Fa cilit y Se cu r it y Le v e l

W h a t is a n in t e r - fa cilit y t r a n sf e r ?

Inmates may be transferred to any KDOC facility consistent with the custody classification, gender and other medical and/or programmatic needs of the inmate and/or the management and operational needs of the KDOC.

An inmate initiated, inter-facility transfer request must be submitted to the inmate’s unit team coun- selor through a Form-9. Inmates in need of security transfers are given priority followed by those who have medical and mental health issues and program needs. Visitation is important but does not take priority over these other transfer needs. As much as the KDOC would like to house all inmates near family and support group members, the KDOC is not able to accommodate every visitation transfer request. Those inmates with the best record and who have waited the longest are given priority in granting visitation transfers.

W h a t is t h e in t e r st a t e com pa ct ?

Kansas has adopted an interstate compact with approximately 30 states that allows for the placement of a small number of Kansas inmates in those states as needed for security considerations and subject to the approval of the other state. Interstate compact transfers are not considered for visitation purposes.

W h a t is a lock dow n ?

Although infrequent, a lockdown can occur in cases of emergencies, disturbances or disruptions of a general nature or that involve a substantial number of inmates.

While in lockdown status, inmates remain in their cells. Visitation, phone calls, along with inmate work programs and activities, are halted during a lockdown.

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GENERAL│questions

W h a t is good t im e ?

Inmates who demonstrate good work and behavior are eligible to earn good time credits which de- crease part of the term of their incarceration.

Inmates sentenced under the indeterminate sentencing structure are eligible to earn good time credits at a rate of 50 percent (one day earned for one day served). Inmates sentenced under the determinate sentencing structure are eligible to earn good time credits at a rate of either 15 percent or 20 percent, de- pending on the date the crime was committed. Offenders sentenced under the determinate sentencing structure are also eligible to earn good time credits during their period of post-release supervision at a rate of 50 percent.

Good time credits may be withheld or forfeited for failure to comply with rules and regulations, resulting in the inmate remaining in prison for a longer period of time. Good time credits withheld or forfeited on post-release supervision will result in the offender remaining under supervision for a longer period of time.

H ow is a n in m a t e ’s se n t e n ce com pu t e d a n d h ow doe s good t im e w or k ?

Please see the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines Desk Reference Manual available through the Kansas Sentencing Commission at www.accesskansas.org/ksc.

Inmates earn good time in accordance with their sentences while incarcerated. The crime carrying the longest sentence and post-release time is the sentence that will be used to compute the amount of time that will be served.

Upon completion of the prison portion of the imposed sentence, an inmate may be released to serve a term of post-release supervision, plus the amount of good time earned and retained while imprisoned.

If the inmate is released to post release and finishes the post release without being revoked, the of- fender will then start serving the good time the offender earned while incarcerated. If the offender is on post release and is revoked, the offender will be brought back in to a correctional facility.

If the inmate is a parole violator and was sentenced under the indeterminate sentencing law, the in- mate would be held until seen by the Kansas Parole Board.

Sentence computation is completed by a special unit at the KDOC’s central office.

Kansas sentencing laws are very complex and every detail cannot be covered here. This is intended to provide a general understanding of the good time processes.

W h a t doe s se x offe n de r m a n a ge m e n t st a t u s m e a n ?

The KDOC may manage inmates as sex offenders based on their convictions or behavior. This status may affect the classification, visitation and available programming while incarcerated. It may also affect an inmate’s supervision upon release. This status may include any inmate with one or more of the following: current sex crime conviction, prior adult or juvenile sex crime conviction, conviction for sexually-motivated crime, institutional behavior that shows a pattern of sexually-motivated behavior and/or designation as sex offender by the override panel.

Ca n a n in m a t e ’s se x offe n de r m a n a ge m e n t st a t u s be ch a n ge d?

Inmates may request an override of their sex offender status by submitting a request that includes the specific guidelines they would like changed to the Unit Team or Parole Officer, depending on the inmate’s or offender’s location. Specific sex offender conditions examples are: contact with minors, attending sex offender treatment or being managed as a sex offender.

The Unit Team or Parole Officer will complete and submit an override packet to the KDOC’s central of- fice for review by an override panel, which meets once a month.

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GENERAL │questions

Ar e r e ligiou s se r v ice s/ pr ogr a m s a v a ila ble t o in m a t e s?

Every inmate has the right to freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary worship. The exercise of such rights may be subject to the requirements of ensuring the safe, secure and orderly operation of the correctional facility. Chaplains and volunteers provide a range of religious services, pastoral counseling, study groups and other special events.

Ca n a n in m a t e a n d I h a v e a w e ddin g ce r e m on y in a cor r e ct ion a l fa cilit y ?

Yes. Inmates make their request through the pastoral care department at which time the chaplain will follow a set of guidelines and protocol for the events leading up to the ceremony that must be approved by the Warden. This will include careful planning and may include marital counseling. The chaplain will lead the couple through this process and advise them of the criteria while keeping administrative staff informed of the proceedings.

All expenses associated with the marriage ceremony are the responsibility of the inmate or prospective spouse.

Ca n a n in m a t e be r e le a se d t o a t t e n d a fu n e r a l or m a k e a be dside v isit ?

No. The loss of a loved one is a traumatic and stressful time that is intensified by also being incarcer- ated. In an effort to make this time as comfortable as possible for the inmate, the KDOC has several re- sources available to the inmate population.

The pastoral care department and mental health counselors along with unit staff work together to help an inmate in his/her time of need.

W h a t is a fu n ct ion a l in ca pa cit a t ion r e le a se ?

Kansas law provides some inmates, who are very ill, with the option to apply for a functional incapacita- tion release. Functional incapacitation is defined as a medical or mental health condition, including one rendering the inmate terminally ill to the extent that death is imminent, resulting in the afflicted inmate be- ing incapable of causing physical harm.

Applications are submitted to the KDOC and subsequently referred to the Kansas Parole Board. The application cannot be approved unless the Parole Board determines that the inmate is functionally inca- pacitated and does not pose a risk to public safety.

Ar e t h e r e le ga l se r v ice s a v a ila ble t o a n in m a t e ?

Inmates also have access to a prison law library and legal materials through LexisNexis research which provides legal research materials.

Inmates also may use a Form-9 or write a letter requesting services to obtain the assistance of Legal Services for Prisoners, Inc.

Legal Services for Prisoners, is a non-profit group that provides legal services to indigent inmates in Kansas correctional facilities.

The program’s goal is to ensure that prisoners’ rights to the courts are met to pursue non-frivolous claims. Funding for Legal Services for Prisoners is administered by the State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services although the entity is not a state agency.

The program currently operates offices in Hutchinson Correctional Facility, Lansing Correctional Facility, and El Dorado Correctional Facility. However, an inmate may apply for services at any correctional facility.

For more information, contact Legal Services for Prisoners at (785) 296-8887.

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RELEASE PLANNING│questions

Ca n a n offe n de r liv e w it h m e w h ile on post - r e le a se su pe r v ision ?

The inmate may identify you and your home as a potential place to live upon release. The possible home plan will be investigated by a parole officer before the inmate is released. When investigating a possi- ble home plan, the parole officer needs to know the following:

 If the address provided to the parole officer is accurate.  Who will be living in the home.

 If you want the offender living with you.

 If you have had specific challenges in the past with the inmate.

 What resources you need and if there are things parole can do to be helpful to you.  If the home is drug and weapon free.

 If you are aware of the inmate’s crime.

 If this plan will help the offender remain crime free.

 If the offender can live at this location according to policies.  If you are able to help with transportation needs if necessary.

A parole officer must make contact with you before a home plan can be approved. You do not have to agree to the home plan if you are not comfortable with the offender living with you. If you do not feel safe, please contact the Office of Victim Services toll free at (866) 404-6732 for confidential assistance.

W h a t h a ppe n s t h e da y of r e le a se ?

Each facility works with the inmate to ensure the inmate receives all remaining funds in his/her inmate account. Transportation is established prior to the day of release and the inmate is given civilian clothes to wear out of the facility. The inmate will be given instructions on reporting to his/her parole officer upon re- lease. The person picking up the inmate must show their driver’s license to facility staff prior to leaving.

W h a t if t h e offe n de r con t in u e s t o n e e d m e dica l ca r e / m e n t a l h e a lt h ca r e ?

With a focus on reducing gaps in treatment following release, discharge planners meet with inmates nearing release to share information on access to general health care and disability services. The discharge planner makes mental health and medical appointments for post-release care, as necessary, and reviews the inmate’s current medications. The inmate is also given a two-week supply of medication upon release.

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PAROLE│conditions

1.Reporting, Travel, and Residence:

 Report as directed to the assigned parole officer upon release from the institution or de- tainer and thereafter, report on a regular basis as directed by your parole officer.

 Keep your residence as stated in your approved release plan until given permission by your parole officer to relocate.

 Keep your parole officer continuously informed of your residence and employment.

 Obtain advanced permission from your parole officer to travel outside of your assigned pa- role district or the state of Kansas.

2.Laws:

 Obey all federal and state laws, municipal or county ordinances, including the Kansas Of- fender Registration Act and the DNA Collections Act.

 Notify your parole officer at the earliest opportunity, if you have any law enforcement con- tact for any reason.

3.Weapons:

 Not own, possess or constructively possess, purchase, receive, sell or transport any fire- arms, ammunition or explosive device, any device designed to expel or hurl a projectile ca- pable of causing injury to persons or property, or any weapon prohibited by law.

4.Personal Conduct:

 Not engage in assaultive activities, violence, or threats of violence of any kind.

5.Narcotics/Alcohol:

 Not possess, use, or traffic in any controlled substances or other drugs as defined by law and not prescribed for you by a licensed medical practitioner.

 Not consume any mind-altering substances, including, but not limited to alcoholic bever- ages, wine, beer, glue, or paint.

 Consent to submit to a blood, Breathalyzer or urine test at the direction of the parole offi- cer.

 Not tamper, falsify or dilute such a test.

6.Association:

 Not associate with persons actively engaged in illegal activity.

 Obtain written permission from the parole officer and institutional administrator to visit or correspond with inmates of any correctional institution.

7.Employment:

 Secure and maintain reasonable, steady employment within 45 days of your release from prison or residential treatment unless excused for medical reasons or an extension of time is given by your parole officer.

 Notify your employer of current and prior (non-expunged) adult felony convictions and status as an offender.

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PAROLE│conditions

Pa r ole Con dit ion s con t in u e d

8.Education:

 Make progress toward or successfully complete the equivalent of a secondary education (GED certificate) if you have not completed such by the time of your release and you are capable, as directed by your parole officer.

9.Costs:

 Pay restitution, court costs, supervision fees, and other costs as directed by your parole offi- cer.

10.Treatment, Programs and Placement:

 Follow any directives given by your parole officer regarding assessment, referral, and place- ment for treatment, programs, or housing.

 Comply with all aftercare recommendations and your relapse prevention plan.

 Submit to polygraph examinations as directed by your parole officer and/or treatment pro- vider.

11.Victim:

 No contact with the victim(s) in my case(s) or the victim’s family by any means including, but not limited to, in person, by phone, via computer, in writing or through a third party without the advance permission of your parole officer.

12.Search:

 Be subjected to a search by parole officers or designated law enforcement officers of your person, residence, and any other property under your control.

13.Special Conditions

 The offender must agree to abide by any special conditions set by the Kansas Parole Board or his/her parole officer.

Se x Offe n de r Su pe r v ision

If the offender is managed as a sex offender, this may impact his/her supervision upon release. For more information regarding special conditions that may be imposed on those who meet the criteria, please refer to the sex offender handbook on the KDOC website: www.doc.ks.gov/publications/Sex%20Offender% 20Handbook.pdf. A copy of this handbook is also available in the parole offices.

W h a t h a ppe n s if t h e offe n de r v iola t e s t h e se con dit ion s?

Each offender is managed according to his/her risk level and individual needs. All parole violations will be addressed by the offender’s parole officer with an intervention or sanction. If you have questions or con- cerns, please let the parole officer know.

W h a t fe e s m u st t h e offe n de r pa y t o t h e KD OC w h ile on pa r ole ?

A supervision fee of up to $25 per month is charged for each offender on supervised release. Payment of this fee is a condition of supervision for all offenders serving any type of supervised release. A portion of the monies from the fees collected are to be paid to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund; the balance is to be paid in to the KDOC’s general fund for the purchase or lease of enhanced supervision services or equipment.

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FAMILY SERVICES

W h a t a r e som e r e sou r ce s t o h e lp t h e fa m ily de a l w it h in ca r ce r a t ion ?

If you are caring for the children of someone who is incarcerated, support may be available within your community. Contact your local parole office for more information. If you live in Wichita, Kansas City or Topeka, each parole office has a family service coordinator who can assist. A list of community– and facil- ity-based resources available to inmates and their families is available below and on page 31.

Other resources, which may be available are:

Com m u n it y - ba se d Re sou r ce s

FAMILY ORIENTATION

Family orientations provide family with information about ways to assist an incarcerated loved one transi- tioning back into the community. Information is provided about risk reduction, parole conditions, parole re- quirements and other community-based resources.

Orientations are available in the Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita parole offices.

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FAMILY SERVICES │facility-based resources

Fa cilit y - ba se d Re sou r ce s

FAMILY TRANSITION CLASS

Family Transition Classes are offered to inmates who will be releasing to a family member or who have had difficulties with family members in the past. The courses’ six sessions address a topic relating to family reunification such as expectations and communication. The objective is to assist inmates, who are transition- ing back to their families, balance their expectations with their families’ expectations upon release. Following completion of the course participants are eligible to participate in a Family Workshop (described below).

FAMILY WORKSHOP

A Family Workshop is a meeting held at the correctional facility and includes the inmate and his/her family. The workshop provides an opportunity to discuss expectations and/or concerns the inmate or family may have prior to release.

INSIDEOUT DAD PARENTING CURRICULUM

The National Fatherhood Initiative developed the InsideOut Dad curriculum to address a gap in quality fatherhood programs with proven effectiveness that help incarcerated fathers become better dads during their incarceration as well as when they return to the community. The program is based on the philosophy that supports the growth and development of fathers and children as caring, compassionate people who treat themselves, others and the environment with respect and dignity.

PARENTING INSIDE OUT CURRICULUM

Parenting Inside Out is a cognitive-behavioral parent management skills training program created for incarcerated parents through a six-year collaboration of scientists, policy makers, practitioners and instruc- tional designers in Portland, Ore. Both the information in the program and the way that information is pre- sented were informed by knowledge derived from research and practice.

ACTIVE PARENTING NOW

Developed by Dr. Michael Popkin, the Active Parenting Now curriculum shows parents how to develop courage, responsibility and character in their children. It also explains positive discipline and communication techniques that may help families run more smoothly.

PLAY AND LEARN

Play and Learn Classes are offered in conjunction with the InsideOut Dads and Active Parenting Now classes. The classes provide children whose parents are incarcerated an opportunity to come to the facility and interact with their parent during safe, structured and facilitated play group sessions. This interaction provides the incarcerated parent an opportunity to bond with their child(ren) as well as practice the skills they have learned throughout the parenting class.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Caregiver support groups provide an opportunity for the caregivers of the children of incarcerated par- ents to gain a better understanding of the impact incarceration may have on children and strategies and ideas of how to help the children to whom they are providing care. The groups also provide an opportunity to learn more about resources available as well as discuss concerns or problems caregivers may have en- countered.

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VICTIM SERVICES│ovs

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GLOSSARY│terms and acronyms

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GLOSSARY│terms and acronyms

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GLOSSARY│terms and acronyms

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GLOSSARY│terms and acronyms

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