Community Involvement
CDCR is committed to community involvement at all levels, from fundraising for nonprofit causes to offering rehabilitative programs.
North Kern State Prison leadership presented a donation check to the Kern County Sheriff Search and Rescue divers.
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A Central California Women's Facility recruiter spoke to staff, students and administrators at University of California (UC) Merced as part...
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Crime victims' support groups throughout the state received approximately $56,000 from incarcerated individuals participating in the California Prison Industry Authority...
Across California, CDCR recruiters honored the memory of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by taking part in special...
A team of incarcerated artists, community members and prison employees have teamed up to create beautiful hand-painted art on skateboards.
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Valley State Prison took part in the Special Olympics Northern California Regional Bowling Tournament at the Bowlero in Clovis. “It’s...
This Christmas, CDCR institutions statewide gave back to their local communities to show appreciation for the support.
In 2023, staff and the incarcerated population continued to prove the department's commitment to being community involved, helping those in...
CDCR, Cal Fire, and San Joaquin Delta College hosted a Public Safety Career Fair at Delta College in Stockton. Fox...
Incarcerated gardeners from Antelope Conservation Camp donated over 350 pumpkins to Lassen County schools for their fall festivals and events.