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Fall 2013 Newsletter OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES THE BEACON KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES F A L L 2 0 1 3 MESSAGE FROM AUDREY CRESS DIRECTOR OF VICTIM SERVICES After four months as Director of Victim Ser- KDOC respond to victims of any type of vices for the Kansas Department of Correc- crime, not just domestic violence. I INSIDE THIS tions (KDOC), I had the opportunity to be have been thoroughly impressed with I S S U E : involved in the Office of Victim Services the compassion and commitment of (OVS) activities as part of Domestic Vio- staff within OVS and KDOC. I am full of CHAMPION OF 2 JUSTICE AND lence Awareness Month (DVAM). In over a gratitude to be serving in this position, VICTIM’S VOICE A W A R D S decade of working in domestic violence alongside amazing women and men prevention and intervention, this October who are committed to victim safety and SERVING VICTIMS 3 OF OFFENDERS was the first time in which I was not em- honoring victims’ voices in this system. O N P O S T - ployed within a community-based domestic RELEASE/PAROLE violence program during DVAM. I worried As encouraging as things have been so ADVOCACY FOR 4 V I C T I M S that I would feel disconnected from those far, I know we can always do better and roots, which couldn’t have been more false. I will strive to continue to grow and im- The OVS staff worked diligently to create prove in our response to victims of FACILITY 5 H I G H L I G H T awareness opportunities and provide re- crime. I look forward to serving in this sources and information to others within new capacity and, as I continue to settle POWER OF THE 6 KDOC. I had many opportunities through- into this role, I am open to feedback PERSONAL STORY out October to reflect on – and be im- from anyone about how we can better pressed by – KDOC’s commitment to serve our clients, communities, and DOING THE WORK 6 victims of domestic violence and efforts to partners. Please do not hesitate to end violence in our communities. email me anytime at [email protected]. DVAM was just the most recent large-scale opportunity for me to see how OVS and Our Mission In honor of the Kansans who lost their lives at the hands of another, the Victim Services Division of the Kansas Department of Office of the Attorney General and the Kansas Organization for Victim Assistance (KOVA) Corrections Office of are coco----hostinghosting two Annual Remembrance Receptions: Victim Services serves as a liaison between victims and department Friday, December 6th, 2013 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm staff, the Prisoner Review Board, and victim DuganDugan----GorgesGorges Conference Center, Newman University, 3100 WW.. McCormick Street, Wichita service providers. We are ththth committed to providing Monday, December 9 , 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. crime victims the Memorial Hall Auditorium, 120 SW 10 ththth Street, 2 ndndnd Floor, Topeka opportunity to express their ideas and opinions. We will approach our The reception features a slideshow presentation of photos, quotes and remembrances in honor of those work from a victim- focused perspective. who have lost their life to violence. If you would like to attend the reception or contribute a photo to the slideshow, please contact Joan Proctor at 785785----368368368368----6505.6505. FALL, 2013 Page 2 CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AND VICTIMS VOICE AWARDEES Each year, the Office of Victim Services (OVS), at LCF. Both of these programs impact the facility, the names quarterly recipients for two awards. The inmates, and victims by creating more awareness Champion of Justice Award is given to a Kansas about crime victims, the rights of victims, and the im- Department of Corrections (KDOC) employee who pact crime has on victims. Ashley’s work ultimately works diligently for the safety of crime victims and/or assists OVS in meeting the needs of more victims. public safety in general while supporting offender success. The Victim’s Voice Award goes to an ad- The 2012-2013 vocate of victims outside of the KDOC system. This Victim’s Voice Awardee is award is to someone in law enforcement, county of- fice, or victim advocacy programs who goes above Michelle Barnes. and beyond to make sure that our victim’s safety is Michelle is a 911 Dispatcher for Shaw- considered. From those quarterly recipients, an an- nee County. After the death of two To- nual awardee is named in the spring. peka Police Officers in the line of duty, Michelle started a fundraiser to benefit the families of The 2012-2013 fallen officers. The memorial t-shirt program allowed Champion of Justice is people in the community to participate and contribute Ashley Maxwell. to something meaningful and give back to the officers Ashley is a Corrections Counselor at who work for the safety of our community. Her efforts Lansing Correctional Facility. She made a difference in the lives of the surviving family has actively supported OVS by assisting with and members financially and emotionally as they continue facilitating Victim Impact Classes and a Victim/ to see the support from the community. Offender Dialogue Facilitator Training Day. Her work allows OVS to improve their abilities to pro- OVS congratulates both Ashley and Michelle – we ap- vide Restorative Justice Programming to inmates preciate the work they have done on behalf of victims. CHAMPION OF JUSTICEJ U S T I C E THE VICTIM’S VOICE FALL QUARTER 2013 FALL QUARTER 2013 Brett Peterson handles many different roles at LCF as a JOE ATHERTON is a retired KDOC parole officer and, as a Policy Compliance Manager, Public Information Officer, volunteer in several of our programs, he is an important part of and Executive Officer to the Warden as well as coordinat- the Office of Victim Services and what we do. Every month Joe ing the Safe Harbor Prison Dog Program. Whether he commits to advocating for victims at the Wichita Public Com- takes a call from an offender’s family member concerned ments sessions. He also assists with the Victim/Offender Dia- about that offender or from a victim wanting to under- logue program as a facilitator and with the Victim Impact Class stand the KDOC process and policies, all are treated with program as a classroom facilitator. the same care, compassion, and respect. Brett is always quick to consult with the Office of Victim Services to make Joe has had a lot of impact on the victims that are served sure that victim’s needs and questions are addressed as through these programs. If we did not have the volunteers like promptly as possible. At times, Brett has had to respond him who are dedicated to this work, those programs would have to phone calls regarding offender injuries and even death. trouble existing. Joe listens, and hears the struggles the victim/ His collaboration with Victim Services when, at times, the survivors are having at PCS where he assists them by referring offender’s immediate family members have also been the offender’s victims has certainly made what could have them to OVS for additional services, getting victim’s questions been extremely stressful situations much easier for staff answered through VOD, or helping inmates realize the impact of and the victims both. their crimes on victims/survivors. Thank you, Brett! Thank you, Joe! FALL, 2013 Page 3 VICTIM SERVICES LIAISONS SERVE VICTIMS OF POST RELEASE OR PAROLE OFFENDERS HELPFUL BY OVS LIAISONS LAURA FARMER, CAMIE BORSDORF, AND ABBIE VEACH TTOLL- O L L ---FREEFREE The majority of offenders release from a ment of restitution owed, finding employ- N U M B E R S KDOC facility with a period of post re- ment, and expectations of behavior. lease or parole supervision. This commu- There is also a standard condition that nity supervision time is structured to pro- directs the offender to have no contact National Children’s Alliance vide guidance and case management for with the victim of the crime of conviction. (800) 239-9950 the offenders as they reintegrate into society. The period of post release su- For victims who have safety concerns National Center for pervision under determinate sentencing upon an offender’s release, Liaisons are Victims of Crime is decided by the courts upon sentenc- available to discuss the concerns and (800) 394-2255 ing, and can range from 12 to 36 offer suggestions and recommendations months for most offenders. Offenders to address personal safety needs. Safety National Domestic Violence who were sentenced prior to July 1, planning can be for an individual or fami- Hotline 1993, or have committed an off-grid of- ly and often incorporates local communi- (800) 799-7233 fense, such as First Degree Murder, ty service agencies that are available to collaborate to create a plan of action for National Mothers Against have their parole determined by the Pris- Drunk Driving oner Review Board. the victim. Liaisons can work with the parole officers to obtain information, (800) 438-6233 There are four Victim Services Liaisons advocate for the needs of victims, and DUI Victim Center of Kansas who work in parole offices across the engage the parole officer, who supervis- (800) 873-6957 state to assist crime victims while the es the offender with appropriate case offenders are being supervised in the management, to address specific safety National Council on Aging community. Parole Liaisons are available concerns. (800) 424-9046 to assist victims who may have ques- tions about this transition.
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