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.
Incarcerated parents gave backpacks to their children during Saturday visiting thanks to the efforts of CDCR staff and community volunteers....
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The California Men’s Colony (CMC) recently celebrated a culinary arts graduation complete with a meal prepared by the incarcerated students....
The California Medical Facility’s (CMF) Mountain Oaks Adult Education Center recently hosted its first Paint ‘N Pop Night for staff...
Creative Acts recently visited Valley State Prison (VSP) to bring virtual reality to the Youth Offender/Mentor Art Attack program. The...
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Commemorating its third annual Pride event in June, RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) in San Diego offered multiple activities. Dr....
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad recently hosted its Summer Art Show at Facility C. The July 21-22 event...
The California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton hosted its first reentry resources fair July 31. The fair invited organizations...
A million lives have been changed thanks to refurbished eyeglasses through Avenal State Prison and the Lions In Sight program....
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California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) launched a gardening group for incarcerated people in the Developmental Disability Program.
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California State Prison Solano recently celebrated 27 incarcerated graduates from the Occupational Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) cohort 12.