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Awards and Appreciation

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CDCR honors educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, CDCR recognizes the teachers, principals, librarians, recreation supervisors and support staff that go above...

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Women’s history honored at Chuckawalla Valley prison

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) recently hosted its first National Women’s History Month celebration. Carie Covel, Associate Warden of Business...

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Susanville names Correctional Officer as Firefighter of the Year

When Correctional Officer Mark Jones isn't working at High Desert State Prison, he volunteers to fight fires. His dedication to...

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Ventura Youth Correctional Facility salutes social workers

At Ventura Youth Correctional Facility, social workers are peace officers armed with a master's in social work. They are instrumental...

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SATF thank‑you note campaign cheers staff

The Healthcare Services Department at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran, began an initiative to write thank-you notes...

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Prison staff and a college president stand beside food trucks.

Mount Tamalpais College thanks Chuckawalla Valley prison staff

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) were recently treated to breakfast and lunch, courtesy of Mount Tamalpais College. This special event...

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Staff thanked, incarcerated population helped at Pleasant Valley prison

Pleasant Valley State Prison Warden (A) R. Godwin, Community Resource Manager J. Bragg and Custody Captain J. Lopez teamed up...

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LAC staff appreciation shows officer visiting a food truck.

Mount Tamalpais College shows appreciation to LAC staff

Staff at California State Prison – Los Angeles (LAC) recently received tangible appreciation from Mount Tamalpais College.

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Food truck and officer Paul Soleno.

SATF morale boost includes population care packages, food trucks for staff

California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF) recently teamed up with the Mount Tamalpais College to show appreciation...

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CRC’s Vista Del Rio Adult School named ‘Distinguished School’

An innovative adult school that provides incarcerated people with a wide-range of opportunities, including access to college courses, basic literacy...

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