California Model
The California Model began after CDCR leaders traveled to Norway to see how normalcy in corrections lowers recidivism while expanding employee wellness.

Correctional Training Facility (CTF) commemorated the Navajo Code Talkers Day with a ceremony at the institution. Approximately 50 incarcerated participated...

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQ) hosted a Summer Blast Concert for residents and volunteers. The group enjoyed hip-hop music and...

GEO Reentry Services Pomona Day Reporting Center (DRC) held a graduation ceremony to celebrate their program participants

Correctional Training Facility (CTF) hosted Defy Ventures Business Coaching Day for entrepreneurs-in-training (EIT).

On August 10, Valley State Prison (VSP) celebrated the Anti Recidivism Coalition’s (ARC) Hope and Redemption Team (HART) graduation.

When CDCR students head back to school, they will see interactive technology transforming classrooms.
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California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) Visiting staff recently hosted the first “Dads & Bags” back-to-school event.
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For eight years, the Valley State Prison (VSP) braille program has empowered incarcerated people to help the visually impaired.
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Summer Palooza, Folsom State Prison's (FSP) recent transformative California Model event, united the incarcerated population, volunteers, and staff.
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Central California Women's Facility’s (CCWF) Puppies Uplifting Prisoners Spirits (PUPS) program held its fifth graduation.