Inside CDCR

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Welcome to Inside CDCR

The employee news service is undergoing an accessibility re-design. Here are some basic instructions for story submissions and what happens...

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DJJ youth volunteer at LA Rams charity lunch

Five youth from the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (or VYCF) were volunteer food servers for more than 800 participants at...

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Capitol District parole agents get into National Night Out

Parole agents from CDCR's Capitol District took part in two National Night Out events in early August.

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Meet Our Promise Campaign chair: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California Surgeon General

Message from Dr. Burke Harris: For more than 62 years, you and your fellow employees have given back to those...

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North Kern State Prison officials investigating attack on Correctional Officer by 8 inmates

A North Kern State Prison Correctional Officer is recovering from injuries he sustained when he was attacked by eight inmates...

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Youth Correctional Officer and Counselor application window closing

By Steve Stone Office of Peace Officer Selection The Office of Peace Officer Selection (or OPOS) will stop accepting applications...

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CDCR offers one-stop testing event in Susanville for peace officer applications

By Rosanna Rodriguez Office of Peace Officer Selection The Office of Peace Officer Selection is hosting a one stop testing...

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People in uniforms stand with others holding Special Olympics banners in front of a restaurant.

DVI staff raise $4k for Special Olympics

Correctional Counselors, Correctional Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants and Associate Wardens from Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) along with Officers, Corporals and Sergeants...

DVI staff raise $4k for Special Olympics Link
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California Rehabilitation Center staff group award scholarships

On Aug. 12, the California Rehabilitation Center Employee Association (CRCEA) awarded a total of $3,500 in scholarships to nine worthy...

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Unlocking History: Ambition undoes silent screen star, part 1

Hazel Belford was a young actress trying to make her mark in silent pictures. She won beauty contests, had a...

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Mule Creek prison hosts first Marin Shakespeare performance

The inaugural Marin Shakespeare Performance of Julius Caesar recently took place at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP).

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