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Rehabilitation

From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.

Writer and director Abby Pierce speaks to film festival attendees at CCWF.

Watch: CCWF hosts first‑ever film festival in a women’s prison

California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla is again making history, this time by hosting a film festival. The same institution...

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An incarcerated person in the culinary program at CMC hands food to a person waiting in line.

Latest cohort graduates CMC culinary program

The 23rd cohort of the Culinary Arts Program offered by Cuesta College and California Men’s Colony (CMC) graduated March 19....

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Correctional Training Facility at Soledad, California, Rising Scholars program group photo with Hartnell College.

A closer look at CTF Rising Scholars program

The Rising Scholars from Within (RSFW) program at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) is a partnership with Hartnell College. The...

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In recognition of National Nutrition Month, CDCR is highlighting its Harvest of the Month program.

Watch: Harvest of the Month: Local, fresh produce

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, CDCR is highlighting its Harvest of the Month (HOTM) program. HOTM is a joint...

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A naloxone dispenser in a CDCR prison with a quote from the head of nursing.

Life‑saving era: CDCR expands naloxone access

To decrease overdose deaths in California prisons, CDCR has expanded unprecedented access to naloxone. Commonly known by its brand name,...

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Incarcerated people play flag football at California Institution for Men, also known as CIM, in Chino.

Watch: Bonding on the Field: CIM flag football

On a foggy Friday afternoon at California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, competition and camaraderie came together as players...

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A softball game at Centinela State Prison with Saints Prison Ministry as a rehabilitation effort in California.

Centinela hosts Saints Prison Ministry softball

Saints Prison Ministry visited Centinela State Prison (CEN) to engage incarcerated persons on three facilities in friendly yet competitive softball...

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Sacramento County Probation and the Office of Education tour Valley State Prison (VSP) rehabilitation programs.

Probation, education leaders tour VSP

Valley State Prison (VSP) recently welcomed probation and education leaders on tours to learn more about rehabilitation efforts. The two...

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During a visit to the Valley State Prison barbershop, Vic Blends taught the incarcerated students about techniques and tools.

Vic Blends makes surprise visit to Valley State Prison

On a recent afternoon, the newly renovated Valley State Prison barbershop was buzzing with excitement, but students had no idea...

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RJD performers were recognized for their participation, receiving certificates, during the institution's first Black History Month celebration held Feb. 27, 2026.

RJD hosts first Black History Month celebration

The first Black History Month Celebration was recently held at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD). The Feb. 27 program created...

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