Lansing Correctional Facility

Warden: Jesse Howes

Jesse.Howes@ks.gov

Overview:

Lansing Correctional Facility is the state's largest and oldest correctional complex for adult male inmates. LCF has a capacity of 2,405. The complex includes an 11-acre maximum security facility and a 46-acre medium security facility and an 85-acre minimum security facility.

LCF also houses one of two centers for the KDOC's transportation system that provides for the movement of inmate among the state's correctional facilities.

Life Skills Enhancement Program

• has two components: academic education and vocational training;

• literacy and the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) programs are provided as well as vocational training programs such as commercial food service and welding; and,

• includes the employability program, which provides guidance on seeking employment, and is provided to all residents enrolled in a program.

Therapeutic Community Program

• began in 1996 in the maximum-security unit under direction of the Douglas County Citizens Committee on Alcoholism (DCCCA) of Lawrence;

• the program’s goal is to create a positive peer culture and facilitate overall lifestyle changes;

• each resident in the program is expected to leave the primary treatment program having acquired basic recovery skills;

• residents assigned to this program are in the therapeutic community 24 hours a day; and,

• the resident will remain in the program for 9 - 12 months depending on the needs of each individual resident.

Sex Offenders Treatment Program (SOTP) Program

• treatment for the male sex offenders;

• the program is 20 hours per week for 18 months and is contracted through DCCCA of Lawrence;

• the program’s goal is to habilitate offenders toward emotional health and successful transition back into the community; and,

• the program provides psycho-educational classes with group therapy and individual sessions.

Vehicle Maintenance

• a staff of ten resident employees and two staff equipment mechanics oversee the care of more than 100 vehicles, and

• maintenance includes everything from washing the vehicles to major overhauls and body work. Department employees are responsible for a large inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.

Chaplaincy Department

• oversees coordinating resident religious support and coordinating volunteer services;

• religious support is provided to a variety of faith groups which include many Christian denominations, Jewish, Islamic, Moorish Science, Native American, Bhuddist, Asatru, Thelemic and Wiccan faith groups;

• coordinates special holiday events that support LCF residents and their families; and,

• relies on a dedicated group of volunteers to assist in addressing inmate religious and activities needs.

Activities Support

• includes variety of resident activities including individual health and fitness activities, arts and crafts, music groups and resident self-improvement groups, and

• normally led by volunteers from the greater Kansas City area, resident groups meet a diverse array of resident interests and needs, such as Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, African Awareness, El Chicano (Hispanic awareness), Jaycees, Lifer's Club and several other organizations.

Chaplains:

Melissa Kamphefner

Melissa.Kamphefner@ks.gov

Mardochee Estinvil (not pictured)

Mardochee.Estinvil@ks.gov