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Inmate Education - Reducing Recidivism and Breaking the Cycle of Crime

Relevant Barton News Releases

Letter To Editor Regarding Funding Source Misunderstanding

Barton Awarded Grant To Enhance Inmate Education

Barton Celebrates Inmate Success At Ellsworth Correctional Facility

Ellsworth Inmate Chooses To Walk At Commencement

Barton and LCMHF Celebrate New Vocational Building Completion

Two Juvenile Offenders Earn Associate Degrees From Barton

31 LCMHF inmates pass GED through Barton; dozens earn industry certifications

Barton LCMHF carpentry students build shed for Great Bend daycare

81 LCMHF inmates celebrate educational landmarks through Barton

Helpful Information

U.S. Department Of Education Information On Correctional Education

July 2015 NPR article: Measuring The Power Of A Prison Education

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Great Bend, KS 67530
(800) 748-7594 | (620) 792-2701

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