At the close of 2013, NCF’s capacity was 835 adult male inmates. Capacity at the main-custody compound was 707 adult male inmates, with 539 medium-security beds and 168 minimum-security beds. NCF’s satellite unit at Stockton had a capacity of 128 minimum-security beds.
As with other facilities under the management of the Secretary of Corrections, education, health services and food services are provided through contracts with private vendors.
The following are programs and services available at Norton Correctional Facility
Building Maintenance
Carpentry
Medium Vocations (manufacturing skills)
Offered by staff from Colby Community College
Includes reading, writing, science, and math
Prepares residents for GED testing
Community service work
Participation in prison-based and non-prison-based private industries programs, such as Wilkens at Stockton, KS, fostering employment skills and work ethic
Physical and Behavioral Health services available to residents
Self-help programs such as Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous
RADAC Substance Abuse Program for minimum and medium custody residents
39-session Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse curriculum
Modules include Motivational Engagement, Cognitive Restructuring, Emotional Regulation, Social Skills, Problem Solving, and Relapse Prevention
Provides individual and group therapy covering various areas including anger management, dialectical behavior therapy, Fundamental Lessons in Psychology, lifestyle change, relationships, and parenting.
Partners with Second Chance Homeless Pet Society for basic dog obedience training and grooming for dogs placed up for adoption upon completion of the program.
Located on U.S Hwy 36, Norton has become known for its amazing hunting, fishing, beautiful sunsets, and warm-hearted people. With first-rate lodging, family restaurants, unique shops, and fun-filled events, we invite you to visit and explore this exciting and rural destination we call home.
Norton’s two business districts provide great opportunities for retail therapy. The businesses on U.S. Highway 36 include 2 ranch and farm supply stores, a discount store, three convenience stores, a florist/gift shop, and an appliance & hardware store. Just a few blocks north on Highway 283 is a large furniture store.
This area was Norton’s original business district and many of the buildings from the turn of the century have been or are in the process of being restored. Many new and unique destination businesses have located here in the last few years. You’ll find a gourmet kitchen store that also serves an excellent lunch, Mexican and Chinese restaurants, a coffee shop, a quilt shop, a pharmacy and gift shop, a clothing store, a grocery store, and a cultural arts center.
Norton County is the home of Keith Sebelius Reservoir and Prairie Dog State Park located just 4 miles west of Norton. This lake is the number one fishing lake in Kansas. The reservoir is a man-made lake with approximately 2,500 surface acres of water and is known for its large numbers of trophy wipers, a white bass/striped bass hybrid known for its ferocious fighting ability, walleye, Saugeye, and many other varieties.
Prairie Dog State Park has a wide variety of camping sites ranging from recreational vehicles to primitive, as well as several cabins.
Elmwood Park hosts a variety of activities, such as disc golf, dirt track car races, Norton County Horse Council Events, the Norton Community School’s football stadium and playground equipment for kids. The park is also home to the Norton Home Owned Carnival each July.
Are you ready to join us?