Rehabilitation
From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.
Laughter and smiles erupted among staff and incarcerated at Avenal State Prison thanks to a special Deep Heart Tour event.
The POOCH program at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) has found a supporter in TV and film personality Rosie O'Donnell.
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California Health Care Facility (CHCF) recently held its inaugural graduation with community based organization Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC).
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Mentors, friends, and guests honored 25 incarcerated journalists in training at San Quentin State Prison’s (SQ) annual Journalism Guild graduation.
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The California Institution for Women (CIW) marked the academic and vocational education achievements of 49 incarcerated students.
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In observance of the Fourth of July, CDCR institutions across the state celebrated with staff, the incarcerated and visiting families.
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The incarcerated population at Avenal State Prison (ASP), rallied together to donate over $4,000 to charities serving children and veterans.
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The Avenal State Prison (ASP) incarcerated population has donated over $3,100 to Paw Estates in support of the program. In...
Peace Day at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) demonstrates the transformative power of the California Model.
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) staff partnered with the incarcerated population to raise $7,526 for a local arts center.
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