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Community Involvement

CDCR is committed to community involvement at all levels, from fundraising for nonprofit causes and leading parades to attending community events.

Two RJD staff members donating.

RJD staff roll up sleeves to donate blood

RJ Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility staff members rolled up their sleeves to support the community by donating life-saving blood to...

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San Francisco Parole Unit with San Francisco Police Department at National Night Out.

DAPO connects with community during National Night Out

The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) joined law enforcement agencies across California in celebrating National Night Out. From Northern...

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Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center staff distribute backpacks for children in Galt, California.

CDCR, CCHCS help kids go back to school

CDCR and CCHCS staff are helping kids go back to school, gathering supplies and backpacks for youth in the community....

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Visitors at the CDCR booth at National Night Out in Natomas.

National Night Out: Department engages with community

Across California, CDCR and CCHCS staff engaged with the community during National Night Out. The event is a way for...

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A team of correctional professionals from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) and California State Prison, Solano defended their title at the 2026 United States Police & Fire Championships, earning back-to-back gold medals in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

San Quentin Jailblazers capture back‑to‑back gold

A team of correctional professionals from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) and California State Prison, Solano, defended their title at the...

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A parole staff member pitches the ball at the DAPO softball tournament benefiting Special Olympics of Northern California.

DAPO softball game pitches in for Special Olympics

CDCR’s Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) hosted its second softball fundraising event July 11 to support Special Olympics Northern...

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Teams representing San Quentin Rehabilitation Center pay their respects during the opening ceremony honoring fallen correctional professionals.

Solano Fallen tourney raises over $12,500 for staff, families

Correctional professionals, law enforcement partners and community supporters came together to raise more than $12,500 during the recent Solano Fallen Resource...

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Salinas Valley State Prison staff members participate in the first Cancer Awareness Walk held July 2-3 at the prison in Soledad, California.

Salinas Valley State Prison hosts first Cancer Awareness Walk

Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad proudly hosted its first-ever Cancer Awareness Walk for staff and the incarcerated population. The...

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Two CDCR correctional officers won medals at the US National Police and Fire Championship in San Diego, California, June 2026.

CDCR, CCHCS show up at US Police and Fire Championship

Staff from CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) showed up at the recent US Police and Fire National...

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A CDCR recruitment unit staff member with a bike along with a California Medical Facility staffer at an X-Games booth in Sacramento.

Rolling toward the future: CMF, RCS join forces at X Games

The CDCR Recruitment and Career Services (RCS) Unit brought community engagement to new heights at the X Games Sacramento, transforming...

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