Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor

Landscape design for California Institution for Women (CIW) with rocks and waterfalls as well as the entrance sign.

Landscape to transformation at CIW

The California Institution for Women (CIW) and architectural students have partnered to enhance staff and population wellbeing through a landscape...

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Correctional Officer Jason Porter in uniform.

Jason Porter, correctional officer, passes away

Jason Porter, a correctional officer at CSP-Sacramento, passed away June 16, 2023.

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James Johnson staff photo.

James Johnson, retired officer, passes away

James "JJ" Johnson, a retired correctional officer, passed away June 18, 2023. He began his career with the department in...

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Two art teachers and two incarcerated women at a prison working on a painting.

Incarcerated artists’ work brightens CDCR Headquarters

Art celebrating the natural and architectural beauty found throughout California is now showcased at CDCR Headquarters.

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Group of incarcerated men with a non-custody staff member standing beside them at an art therapy talent show at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC).

SAC incarcerated patients heal through art

Art and music therapy are providing creative outlets for healing at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC).

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Four incarcerated artists with skateboards and three Avenal State Prison staff.

ASP staff, incarcerated collaborate to help youth

In the spirit of the California Model, Avenal State Prison (ASP) staff and incarcerated artists continue to collaborate to provide...

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Incarcerated people sit in front of a stage as they listen to parole agents and two formerly incarcerated people.

Parole agents, formerly incarcerated speak at SAC

Two parole agents and formerly incarcerated juvenile lifers recently shared stories of rehabilitation at California State Prison, Sacramento.

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Officer Satterfield and a lieutenant during an Officer of the Year presentation from the Rotary Club.

Satterfield named SCC Officer of the Year

David Satterfield, a correctional officer at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC), received the Officer of the Year award from a local...

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Prison staff and a school sign.

Ironwood donates bikes to local school

Ironwood State Prison leadership and staff donated four bikes to a local school while also attending their end-of-year assembly.

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CMF acting warden shaking hands with Vacaville mayor.

CMF acting warden named Mayor for a Day

Vacaville Mayor John Carli visited California Medical Facility (CMF) on June 6, proclaiming acting Warden Daniel Cueva as Mayor for...

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