Inside CDCR Video
Inside CDCR Video stories focus on staff, incarcerated people and volunteers making a difference.

Sonia Padilla, the Correctional Business Manager for California Rehabilitation Center (CRC), is a busy woman. In her role, she is...
Read More About Meet Correctional Business Manager Sonia Padilla

Mattie Leyden's passion for cars has driven her to a career helping others learn skills to find jobs after prison....

Cathy Lowas is often described as a force of nature. A journeyman electrician in the private sector, she wasn’t exposed...
Read More About Plant Manager Cathy Lowas began as electrician

Mule Creek State Prison E-Yard Coach Andrew Scholl created Walking and Rolling as an ADA program to help the aging...

Operating since 1945, Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) in Amador County offers rehabilitation and re-entry services for incarcerated youth...
Read More About Pine Grove camp continues youth rehabilitation

Executives try new pea protein The selection of nutritious food options is increasing throughout California prisons. CDCR is introducing a...

Heroes of all shapes and sizes dipped or dove into Folsom Lake on a rainy morning for the 2023 Polar...

The Governor's Medal of Valor was recently presented to three CDCR employees from Ironwood State Prison. An earlier virtual ceremony...

The nonprofit Freedom Reads has partnered with CDCR to open Freedom Libraries at Valley State Prison (VSP) and Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF).

Ten at-risk youth sat timidly in a row at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), speaking to trained mentors.