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.
Revisit this 2002 story on Folsom Prison teacher Linda Nielsen. It was originally published as part of the Day in...
Incarcerated residents at California Medical Facility (CMF) showed their appreciation to the mental health team with a poetry reading.
More than 1,000 children got to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with their incarcerated parents, thanks to a team...
When Kaitlin Bennett got behind the wheel of her car after having drinks with a friend in 2012, she did...
Read More About Consequences: Students learn of prison reality
The Youthful Offender Program (YOP) at California State Prison, Solano, (SOL) and five other institutions is gaining momentum and giving...
Read More About CDCR program improves young offenders’ chances for success
The walls of the visiting room at California Medical Facility (CMF) have transformed from stark white into a vivid depiction...
Since July 1, youth offenders like 17-year-old Andrew potentially faced being transferred to a Level III (high security) prison based...
Read More About Youth Offender Program steers teens away from adult prison
People helping people, the stories we all love, people doing things to make a positive difference in others’ lives; that’s...
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) hosted its annual Black History Month event at the Green Valley Training Center in...
More than 30 community members, wardens and CDCR staff gathered at Vacaville’s California Medical Facility (CMF) on Tuesday April 12,...