Division of Corrections
Key Initiatives
2017-2018
- To reduce recidivism and promote public safety each program shall complete a program review every two years to strengthen use of core correctional practices and evidence-based programs. Performance measures and outcomes will be reported annually in the DOC Strategic Plan and made available to the public on the Sedgwick County website.
- To plan and secure approval for a new database replacement and ongoing support to maintain high quality management systems and data in all division programs.
- To expand DOC professional development and training programs in use of core correctional practices and evidence-based programming. DOC shall continue to strive to be a culturally competent organization by providing training to all personnel promoting understanding, respect, fairness and inclusion of persons of different backgrounds in our workplaces and programs.
- To successfully implement the Georgetown Crossover Youth Practice Model in our local child welfare and juvenile justice practices by the close of 2017.
- To complete strategic planning and align the DOC mission, guiding principles, goals and practices with Sedgwick County Strategic Plan and policies.
- To plan and successfully implement any legislative changes impacting correctional services in Kansas and/or Sedgwick County.
- To plan and successfully implement “Guestology” into the delivery of services to provide impeccable customer service to our clients, stakeholders and staff by the close of 2018.
- To implement and deliver an employee and supervisor development plan to improve employee satisfaction, increase retention and decrease employee grievances by the close of 2017.