CDCR Community Involvement Archives

High school students listen to a prison inmate talk about rehabilitation.

Anthony Ammons was 16 years old when he took a life and earned a sentence of 102 years-to-life in prison...

Boy in shopping cart reaches for candy canes while others watch.

This is the third installment highlighting the efforts of CDCR staff and inmates who endeavored to improve the holidays of...

Four uniformed officers facing camera with one holding U.S. flag and another holding California flag.

The nominating period is open for Medal of Valor honors through Jan. 31, 2020, for employees and community members who...

Correctional staff serves food to a family as a fundraiser.

The team at California Medical Facility partnered with Perko’s Cafe in Rancho Cordova, where they spent the day spreading awareness...

Thanks to the excellent efforts and commitment of the CSP-Los Angeles County staff and the American Red Cross, the recent...

Inmate gives a gift to a toddler in a prison visiting room.

Avenal, CIM, Calipatria, Chuckawalla, Corcoran, Pelican Bay, Pine Grove, Division of Adult Parole Operations and Division of Adult Institutions staff...

Correctional staff, some sporting mustaches.

During the month of November, for the fourth year, staff at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad raised awareness for...

In November, California State Prison, Corcoran, (COR) and the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) hosted the 18th annual South...

Soldiers and inmates stand in front of a large military vehicle.

To honor veterans, Valley State Prison inmates had their photos taken with military officers who also enjoyed dribbling a ball....

Every Christmas, there is a familiar sight at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) — Fire Captain Kelly Witt and her...