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.
Early in the morning at Folsom State Prison, incarcerated participants and trainers are working together to combat diabetes and improve...
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Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) actively supports the Every 15 Minutes program organized by the California Highway Patrol.
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Valley State Prison (VSP) celebrated the graduation of 24 incarcerated individuals from the Youth Peer Mentor Program (YPMP) on March...
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Ten incarcerated artists at Pelican Bay State Prison hand-painted guitars to raise money for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)...
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Valley State Prison’s (VSP) fundraising and participation in the Special Olympics Northern California Polar Plunge was nothing short of remarkable.
Read More About VSP raises $16k for Special Olympics Polar Plunge
CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber toured Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) and watched the institution's third annual CCWF's Got Talent show.
Cedrick Taylor used his woodworking skills to craft a rocking chair in honor of the new warden. With approval from...
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Staff and volunteers took extra steps to make visiting special in March at CDCR facilities across the state. From St....
Read More About March CDCR visiting highlights shamrocks, bunnies
On Thursday, March 14, the Future Fire Academy held its graduation ceremony for the inaugural class of cadets from the...
Read More About Butte MCRP celebrates first Future Fire Academy graduation
Labor and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez has been honored in a mural, created with donated materials, at Pleasant Valley...