Awards and Appreciation

June 6 is National Higher Education Day. Did you know CDCR provides face-to-face or correspondence college opportunities to almost 15,000...
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On May 6, Avenal State Prison (ASP) Chief Executive Officer Jaron Nash was honored with an award by the Office...
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The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) held their first memorial honoring all staff and retirees who passed away over the last...
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In honor of National Nurses Week 2022, CDCR and CCCHS acknowledge the critical life-saving work you perform every day and...
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"In honor of May 2-6 being Teacher Appreciation Week, I would like to take this special opportunity to send a...
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! While your work is appreciated and valued all year round, this week is set aside...

Since 1984, the first full week of May has been recognized as National Correctional Officers Week, an important opportunity to...
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the people who are crucial to the flow of information that makes CDCR's...
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April is National Volunteer Month, when we recognize the people who give their time and expertise to make the world...
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The adult school at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) has been reaccredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges...
Read More About SVSP adult school earns six‑year accreditation