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.
Valley State Prison (VSP) saw 27 earn bachelor’s degrees and another six earn master’s degrees from two colleges. In partnership...
Mental health staff at Calipatria State Prison hosted a game for the population as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month....
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Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla held its annual college graduation for 59 earning degrees. The Sept. 30 graduation...
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA), Caltrans, CDCR, and the Ironworkers Local Union 416 and 433, have launched...
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CDCR schools are helping incarcerated individuals get ready for their eventual reentry back into the community. The Adult Basic Education...
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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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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North Kern State Prison (NKSP) staff, leadership and the incarcerated population united to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Week....
Valley State Prison in Chowchilla recently hosted a health and wellness fair. The event brought together 13 information booths designed...
A milestone achievement was celebrated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla as 56 graduates completed the California Correctional...