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Rehabilitation

From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department. As of 2026, 11 percent of CDCR’s overall budget goes toward rehabilitation.

The San Quentin Learning Center has a college-campus vibe in the state's longest serving correctional institution, established in 1852.

Secretary leads San Quentin Learning Center tour

CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber recently led a tour of the new San Quentin Learning Center for Governor’s Office staff and...

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The custom designs made by Angel Paredes were printed on thousands of Cal Poly Pomona t-shirts.

Winning design becomes milestone in MCRP student’s reentry

For Angel Paredes, seeing his design on thousands of Cal Poly Pomona shirts demonstrates the progress he’s made since leaving...

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The NKSP Honor Guard leads the suicide prevention walk with staff, leadership and the incarcerated population.

NKSP walks for Suicide Prevention

North Kern State Prison (NKSP) staff, leadership and the incarcerated population united to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Week....

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An incarcerated person learns more about how to administer Narcan medication to someone who has overdosed during the Valley State Prison health and wellness fair.

Valley State Prison hosts wellness fair

Valley State Prison in Chowchilla recently hosted a health and wellness fair. The event brought together 13 information booths designed...

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CCWF CALCTRA graduate hugs a family member after the ceremony.

CALCTRA celebrates 56 graduates at CCWF

A milestone achievement was celebrated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla as 56 graduates completed the California Correctional...

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Four men in front of a sign that reads with Healing Through Arts.

Painting Over It: Healing Through Arts at CIM

Damian Reyes has converted incarceration into rehabilitation, thanks to Healing Through Arts, a program started at California State Prison, Los Angeles County....

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CDCR's back to school campaign featured education and transforming lives with teachers in prison classrooms against a chalkboard background.

Transforming lives: How CDCR is redefining prison education

A sprawling education system, complete with accredited adult schools, college classes and career training designed to transform lives, exists within...

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A student learns welding at California State Prison, Solano.

Why CSP‑Solano’s vocational programs are on the rise

When Summer Peterson officially started at California State Prison (CSP) Solano, last September, she came with an understanding of the rehabilitative...

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Leaders and Readers book club at California State Prison, Sacramento, a level IV institution in Folsom.

Level IV institution finds community through book club

California State Prison, Sacramento, is a Level IV maximum-security institution, but within its walls in a book club, there’s an...

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Superintendent Genevieve Candelaria discusses the new school year and the new name of the educational office.

Welcome to the 2026‑2027 school year: New year, new name

A new school year brings an opportunity to reflect on our purpose, what we have learned and identify how we can continue...

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