Rehabilitation
From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.
In mid-May, Facility C at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) hosted a three-day Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) event for the...
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CDCR staff welcome families for visits with their incarcerated loved ones, but Mother's Day visits prove extra special for all...
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North Kern State Prison (NKSP) and Adventist Health leaders reaffirmed their partnership during a tour and roundtable discussion.
The latest CDCR Unlocked podcast looks at ARCAID, a new tool connecting formerly incarcerated people with community resources.
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Some say laughter is the best medicine, but healing hugs can be just as effective, as shown with the Get...
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The California Institution for Women (CIW) and architectural students have partnered to enhance staff and population wellbeing through a landscape...
Art celebrating the natural and architectural beauty found throughout California is now showcased at CDCR Headquarters.
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Art and music therapy are providing creative outlets for healing at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC).
In the spirit of the California Model, Avenal State Prison (ASP) staff and incarcerated artists continue to collaborate to provide...
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Two parole agents and formerly incarcerated juvenile lifers recently shared stories of rehabilitation at California State Prison, Sacramento.
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