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.
Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) at Soledad recently recognized 15 incarcerated students who completed the Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) program....
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After more than a decade, the California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino officially reopened its overnight family visiting program....
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The Between the Lines foundation brought “Beyond the Lines Travel Beyond the Walls” to California Institution for Men (CIM) at...
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The California Institution for Women (CIW) at Corona recently welcomed Rebel Ranch and their equine therapy program. This equine-assisted therapy...
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A participant at Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp #41 rebuilt the barbershop while ultimately rebuilding himself. At the camp in Valyermo,...
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CDCR Undersecretary Jason Johnson was one of many leaders who attended a recent summit for the Adult Reentry Grant Cohort...
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Nine incarcerated students earned Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) Pre-Apprentice Program certificates July 21 at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in...
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Sports as a rehabilitative tool was on display at Calipatria State Prison as the incarcerated population on Facility A sought...
Read More About Calipatria State Prison hosts soccer championship games
When Cassandra Hamm arrived at the Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP) in Stockton, she was determined to change the course of her...
Read More About Meet Cassandra Hamm: From FCRP participant to professional
California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, the Division of Rehabilitative Programs and Amity Foundation recently hosted a graduation event for...
Read More About Watch: CMF sees 58 graduate Cognitive Behavioral Interventions