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

Every day, the men and women of CDCR give back to their communities. Captain Chance Andes is no exception. The...
Read More About Bigs with Badges fosters friendship, fun, mentorship
Video by Marc Bossi Teacher Julie Eramo sees the potential in her students at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD),...
Read More About RJD hosts career fair for students preparing for life after prison

In 2018, CDCR's Peer Support Program took their service beyond the walls of state prisons, heading to Paradise, where they...
Read More About Peer Support team provides service, comfort during Camp Fire

When confronted with a gunman who had terrorized the tight-knit community around Kerman for weeks, Correctional Officer Hector Villarreal put...
Read More About Officer protects family, community from serial shooter

Sgt. Bill Annas says his actions in saving lives during a house fire were all in a day's work, but...

Today, hit the road with Parole Academy student Josh Carling and Parole Agent I Andrew Brown as they check in...

Welcome to Day 1 of the Pre-Field Orientation Program (PFOP). In this innovative program, agents new to CDCR's Division of...

A recent CSP-Solano Flame of Hope run is another example of CDCR staff and incarcerated population helping Special Olympics.
Read More About Fundraising 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