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An incarcerated person shakes hands with college officials at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) in Ione.

CSU‑Sacramento holds graduation at Mule Creek

Mule Creek State Prison in Ione and California State University-Sacramento recently held a graduation ceremony for more than two dozen...

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Two children hold sign with the words 2026 Junior Peace Officer Academy while adults and other children stand around them.

Watch: CIM hosts second Junior Peace Officer Academy

The California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino recently held their second Junior Peace Officer Academy for staff children. The...

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Officer Valle at Pleasant Valley State Prison competed in the Battle of the Badge.

Watch: Officer steps into boxing ring for Battle of the Badges

For one correctional officer, boxing has been an outlet, providing a way to connect with family, friends and coworkers. “I...

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An incarcerated person works on a bike at Folsom State Prison.

Watch: Folsom bike program changes lives

Bicycles are changing lives inside and outside the walls of Folsom State Prison thanks to the bike program. “They bring...

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Deshawn Snell, new parole agent featured image for parole academy spotlight.

From Cadet to Parole Agent: Meet Deshawn Snell

Deshawn Snell joined 39 others June 26 as they graduated from the Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P. “I know...

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An incarcerated basketball player throws the ball during a tournament at California Institution for Men, or CIM, in Chino

Rebound: CIM basketball tournament inspires recovery

California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino recently held an interfacility basketball tournament, demonstrating rehabilitation through sports. “The groups that...

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A professional speaks from a lectern during the Leading without a Badge conference for law enforcement agencies, led by DAPO.

Watch: Leading without a Badge Summit empowers staff

Law enforcement agency professionals from across the nation gathered June 12 for the Sacramento Regional Leading without a Badge Summit....

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Wide angle of gymnasium at CIM for the pickleball tournament.

CIM pickleball tournament promotes rehabilitation

Sports programs in prison offer one more way CDCR works to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative programming, such as a recent...

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A CMF incarcerated students graduates and attends the ceremony at Solano Community College.

Incarcerated person graduates at outside community college

When incarcerated person Spencer Doland received his college degrees, he walked alongside students from the community. On May 22, Doland...

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Cadet Barajas and others smiling at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy.

Cadet to officer: Meet class 2‑26A graduate Barajas

A cadet in class 2-26A of the CDCR Academy received high praise from his training sergeant and fellow cadets. “Cadet...

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