California Model
The California Model began after CDCR leaders traveled to Norway to see how normalcy in corrections lowers recidivism while expanding employee wellness.
High Desert State Prison (HDSP) hosted four graduations in one week, recognizing students who met their rehabilitative goals.
One of the foundational pillars of the California Model recognizes the need for CDCR to become a trauma informed organization.
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Valley State Prison hosted its first-ever formal debate between incarcerated college students and visiting Fresno State University students.
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Inspired by the California Model, CEO Todd Murray and Abe, his Labradoodle, are spreading joy at High Desert State Prison....
Six cohorts, totaling 85 incarcerated people, proudly received certificates from the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) in the fall at Pleasant Valley...
Read More About PVSP sees 85 graduate Anti‑Recidivism Coalition
The San Francisco 49ers, champions on and off the field, sought to inspire the incarcerated as well as their children...
In the fall, California Institution for Men (CIM) hosted a commutation workshop for 30 incarcerated people serving life-without-parole (LWOP) sentences.
Peer mentorship within the California Model empowers the incarcerated population to use their lived experiences as tools for mutual support.
Mountain Oaks Adult Education Center (MOAEC), a program serving incarcerated students in California Medical Facility (CMF), was recognized as a...
Across the state, staff at institutions made the Thanksgiving holiday special for families visiting their incarcerated loved ones.