Inside CDCR Video
Inside CDCR Video stories focus on staff, incarcerated people and volunteers making a difference.
CDCR's staff have made Special Olympics one of the department’s charities of choice. They are not alone. Incarcerated people across...
Read More About Inmates raise money for Special Olympics with Flame of Hope run

Meet San Quentin 'mayor' Lt. Sam Robinson, living proof that a positive attitude is contagious.
Read More About Meet the Mayor of San Quentin: Lt. Sam Robinson

The relentless heat couldn't stop CDCR's enthusiastic athletes from running miles in support of Special Olympics Northern California (SONC).
Read More About Law enforcement agencies hit the road for Special Olympics

The first-of-its-kind Distinguished Schools (DS) initiative was unveiled to recognize exemplary academic achievements within CDCR’s adult schools.
Read More About San Quentin earns first Distinguished School honor

Meet the group creating intricate beadwork, crochet, and knitting projects for charity at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP).

Since her release, a mother of six has been working with a large construction firm in Southern California.
Read More About CALPIA graduate finds success in construction industry

Meet Parole Agent III Martin Figueroa, who has dedicated his career to helping others on their journey back home. Figueroa,...
Read More About Parole agent helps others navigate their way home

Music plays an important rehabilitative role in many CDCR programs. At California Medical Facility (CMF), the Psychiatric Inpatient Program has...
Read More About Music therapy at California Medical Facility

For a quarter century, Special Agent Karen Mory has worked to dismantle preconceptions and stereotypes in her own life as...
Read More About Special Agent Karen Mory shatters preconceptions

The California Medical Facility flag was lowered to half-staff Aug. 17, 2015, to honor Correctional Officer Albert “Al” Patch, killed...
Read More About California Medical Facility pays tribute to fallen officer