Rehabilitation, Sports in CDCR

First intramural basketball game at RJ Donovan

Intramural basketball game at RJD with incarcerated people playing the game in a gymnasium.
The first RJD intramural basketball game was held Aug. 30.

RJ Donovan Correctional Facility held their first competitive intramural basketball game. Two Level II non-designated programming facilities, D and E, faced off for four exciting periods.

Music and commentary made the event even more lively while staff members watched and cheered on the teams during the Friday, Aug. 30 game.

According to organizers, both facilities demonstrated great sportsmanship and competitive spirit.

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Submitted by acting Capt. S. Amador and Lt. A. Garvey

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