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.
The RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) successfully hosted its third annual Low and Slow Car Show. The June 3 event,...
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Cuesta Conservation Camp at California Men’s Colony (CMC) held their annual fire preparedness drills to be ready for the 2026...
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The 18th annual Redwood Coast Fire Preparedness Exercise was successfully conducted by CAL FIRE personnel assigned to Eel River Conservation...
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Incarcerated people who are preparing for life on the outside have resources available, including the Transitions Reentry Program. The Division...
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In partnership with California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) and CDCR, The Last Mile (TLM) hosted a showcase event...
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In mid-April, CDCR announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Media Center at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC). Joined by...
Read More About Watch: San Quentin Media Center celebrates grand opening
More than a dozen schools recently held a College Fair at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) to promote education opportunities....
Read More About Watch: Finding hope through education at CCWF College Fair
California State Prison (CSP) Corcoran hosted the third annual Cancer Walk with staff and the incarcerated raising a record-breaking $12,900...
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The Touch of Class barber program is helping incarcerated people learn a trade before they are released. At the Substance...
Valley State Prison (VSP) held its second soccer tournament April 25 in partnership with Fuego FC, a Fresno-based team representing...