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.
Correctional Training Facility hosted a friendly soccer match between staff and incarcerated people, with ESPN catching it all on video....
Through pilot locations and programs, the California Model was rolled out in 2023. This groundbreaking effort seeks to enhance public...
The Irvine Parole Complex held the first-ever Early Discharge Recognition event for people who successfully completed requirements to earn an...
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The Mountain Oaks Adult Education Center, operating inside California Medical Facility), has earned distinction as an innovator committed to excellence...
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The CDCR Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services attended a Pathway Group graduation hosted by Valley State Prison....
Folsom State Prison (FSP) hosted its first Program Fair at the institution for incarcerated individuals to learn more opportunities.
High Desert State Prison (HDSP) hosted four graduations in one week, recognizing students who met their rehabilitative goals.
Valley State Prison hosted its first-ever formal debate between incarcerated college students and visiting Fresno State University students.
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San Gabriel Valley Parole District and America’s Job Center of California collaborated to host a Job and Resource Fair.
Incarcerated gardeners from Antelope Conservation Camp donated over 350 pumpkins to Lassen County schools for their fall festivals and events.