CDCR Weekender
Weekender is the Saturday publication of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Ernie Shimizu honors fallen service members and first responders through marathons, music, and meaningful volunteerism. A respected attorney, seasoned opera...
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CDCR welcomed 155 new correctional officers April 11 as they graduated the Basic Correctional Officer Academy. The following Monday, the...
Across California, CDCR and CCHCS staff, along with help from the incarcerated population, celebrated spring and Easter with donations to...
When off-duty Salinas Valley State Prison Correctional Officer Grady was driving with K-9 Anna earlier this year, he saw a...
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CDCR recruiters collaborated with Sacramento State University by participating in two recent events aimed at attracting future correctional officers. The...
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Correctional Officer Joshua Nakken’s art project is fostering a sense of community and hope at High Desert State Prison (HDSP)....
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In this double edition of the Weekender Digest for April 5, we compress the stories published over the last two...
Kimberley Stuhr came to CDCR in July 2024 with a background in corrections, a love for solving puzzles, and her...
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) staff from Facility D took home the trophy from the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl...
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In this Weekender Digest, we revisit stories of staff using virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation, a psychologist finding his voice,...