Rehabilitation
From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.
On June 3, the incarcerated men of Salinas Valley State Prison donated $4,890 to Little League players, coaches and their...
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Fresno Skateboard Salvage works with several California prisons to help underprivileged kids enjoy the many benefits of skateboarding on National...
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Over 100 incarcerated people at California State Prison-Sacramento (SAC) witnessed a hope-inspiring concert June 8-9.
The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran (SATF/SP) recently hosted a concert for those housed on Facility...
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On May 19, the Long Beach Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) hosted a free “Fresh Start” workshop for 40 participants....
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Over 40 volunteers from the Bill Glass Behind the Wall organization brought messages of hope to those incarcerated at Pelican...
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June 6 is National Higher Education Day. Did you know CDCR provides face-to-face or correspondence college opportunities to almost 15,000...
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Now that summer is here, the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry takes center stage. June 22 is National...
Bill Glass Behind the Wall volunteers shared messages of hope with the those incarcerated at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility...
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Twenty-six formerly incarcerated firefighters recently graduated from the Ventura Training Center (VTC). Those who complete the program are highly qualified...
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