Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF) recently teamed up with the Mount Tamalpais College to show appreciation...
Read More About SATF appreciation includes food, care packages
An innovative California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) adult school has been named a “Distinguished School” by CDCR. The school provides incarcerated...
In mid-November, California Correctional Center awarded Officer of the Year to Correctional Sgt. Geoffrey Gulbransen. The honor is part of...
Correctional Academic Instructor Rachel Whitfield has been recognized for her decades of service to education. Whitfield, employed at Correctional Training...
Read More About Teacher Rachel Whitfield receives Crystal Apple Award
Recently, the California Institution for Women (CIW) collaborated with the Prison University Project, a non-profit, to show appreciation and support...
The nominating period for Medal of Valor officially honors opens Jan. 1, 2021, although nominations will be accepted before that...
CDCR honored 98 employees today at its 2020 Medal of Valor Ceremony for their bravery in responding to life-threatening situations...
Read More About CDCR honors employees at 35th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony
Ironwood State Prison (ISP) Warden Neil McDowell, along with Chief Deputy Warden (A) John Merchant and Executive staff, hosted a...
CDCR's rehabilitative mission resonated with Douglas Crenshaw, a recently retired lieutenant from Avenal State Prison.
Read More About Douglas Crenshaw leaves rehabilitative legacy
On Aug. 12, California Institution for Men Warden Mona D. Houston and the Administration hosted a staff appreciation day. Food...