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.
Over the summer, High Desert State Prison (HDSP) hosted the Place4Grace’s Camp Grace on Facilities A and B for the...
California Correctional Institution (CCI) recently participated in its first experience with Place 4 Grace's Camp Grace. CCI Facility C, a...
The construction of 60 micro homes for the homeless has begun at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad.
Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) hosted a charity softball game, raising almost $9,000 for Special Olympics of Tuolumne County.
Read More About SCC softball games raises $9k for Special Olympics
In mid-August, the first cohort of students involved in the Glendale Community College welding pilot class completed their six-week course....
Read More About New welders crafting bright futures through DAPO partnerships
San Quentin recently hosted a ceremony for people who completed California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) programs. On this warm summer...
Read More About CALPIA: Men in Blue to Men in Suits at San Quentin
The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Adult Program Unit along with Compton Community College and the Harbor Parole District...
Read More About DAPO, Compton college host reentry resource fair
Five youth from the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (or VYCF) were volunteer food servers for more than 800 participants at...
Read More About DJJ youth volunteer at LA Rams charity lunch
The inaugural Marin Shakespeare performance of Julius Caesar recently took place at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP).
Read More About MCSP hosts first Marin Shakespeare performance
Art created by Central Valley students drew over 80 people to Fresno City Hall as part of the monthly ArtHop...
Read More About Arts in Corrections showcased at Fresno City Hall