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Graphic for voting rights restored video with the Secretary of State and CDCR Secretary.

Voting Rights Restored initiative explained

Learn how individuals with prior convictions can have their voting rights restored. CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber and Secretary of State...

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CDCR Parole Agency Tracy Master speaking with someone as part of Halloween safety program called Operation Boo.

CDCR kicks off Operation Boo Halloween safety campaign

With Halloween fast approaching, CDCR is helping keep kids and families safe through Operation Boo. Throughout the week, CDCR parole...

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CMC physical fitness training with steps while wearing weighted packs.

CMC physical fitness class is first firefighter step

For incarcerated people interested in becoming a firefighter, California Men’s Colony (CMC) offers Physical Fitness Training (PFT). The three-week program...

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Inspire Change initiative with San Francisco 49ers walking through San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. The image shows three 49ers representatives walking along a covered path while incarcerated people can be seen behind them.

49ers bring NFL’s Inspire Change initiative to San Quentin

The San Francisco 49ers visited San Quentin as part of the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative to promote social justice and...

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An audience of incarcerated people watch a documentary of "26.2 to Life."

SATF screens documentary ‘26.2 to Life’

The incarcerated population at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) at Corcoran recently watched a special screening of the documentary, “26.2...

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Actress Kerry Washington and Rashaan Thomas.

Cinematic first: San Quentin Film Festival now streaming

If you missed it, there’s still time to catch the groundbreaking San Quentin Film Festival, now streaming on Eventive until...

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A correctional officer rides a horse at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) during staff appreciation day.

Horses help show staff appreciation at CCWF

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla recently held a staff appreciation and team-building event featuring horses. Watch the video...

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San Bernardino parole agents helped families at a recent event put on by the Children's Fund. A child is shown selecting from a table of school supplies and toys.

San Bernardino parole helps families

Parole agents in San Bernardino are helping supervised people and their families through community partnerships. The San Bernardino Children’s Fund...

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North Kern State Prison beekeepers work on a bee box.

Meet the award‑winning North Kern beekeepers

Incarcerated beekeepers are learning valuable skills through a new program at North Kern State Prison in Delano. “Well, we started...

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Incarcerated people and staff play corn hole at California Medical Facility during Prison Palooza.

California Medical Facility hosts Prison Palooza 3.0

California Medical Facility staff, community organizations, and the incarcerated population recently gathered for Prison Palooza 3.0. “We had a lot...

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