Inside CDCR Video
Inside CDCR Video stories focus on staff, incarcerated people and volunteers making a difference.
The Upward Mobility Program (UMP) unit offers assistance to eligible employees in certain classifications who have demonstrated knowledge, skills and...
Read More About Highlighting the CDCR Upward Mobility Program
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