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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.

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) Honor Guard with the 2026 Rose Queen at National Night Out, Oct. 1, Wasco, California.

WSP‑RC staff get into fall National Night Out

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) Honor Guard and recruitment staff took part in a fall National Night Out. Hosted by...

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A CCI registered nurse and a custody staff member talk to Tehachapi high school students during career day.

CCI staff participates in high school career day

Staff from California Correctional Institution (CCI) recently participated in the annual Tehachapi High School career day, giving students a firsthand...

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CDCR staff gather across California to honor the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks after 25 years.

CDCR remembers lives lost 25 years after 9/11 attacks

Across California, CDCR paid tribute to the lives lost during the 9/11 terror attacks. Staff and communities united to remember...

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California Institution for Men, Warden Eric Mejia and California Institution for Women, Warden Sonia Padilla were invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Ontario Tower Buzzers minor league baseball game.

CIW, CIM wardens throw ceremonial first pitches

Before a packed crowd at Ontario’s ONT Field, wardens from two institutions threw out the ceremonial first pitches. California Institution...

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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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