Rehabilitation
From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.
Ironwood State Prison recently hosted a music and motorcycles event by Dennis Martinez’s Salt & Light Productions. The event featured...
Sometimes it takes a stroke of artistic genius to inspire people to action. That’s why CCHCS turned to incarcerated artists...
Read More About Incarcerated Flu Poster Campaign raises awareness
The California Institution for Men’s (CIM) A-Yard, B-Yard, and C-Yard populations gathered for a soccer tournament. Speakers were set up...
The Peer Literacy Mentor Program (PLMP) provides literacy services for the incarcerated population who do not have a high school...
Read More About Learn about the Peer Literacy Mentor Program
California State Prison-Solano recently welcomed the San Francisco 49ers Foundation for a special visit. After meeting in the admin building,...
Incarcerated students at California Institution for Women (CIW) recently made history by becoming the first women to earn degrees through...
Read More About CIW celebrates first graduates from Cal State LA program
CDCR and CCHCS staff recently joined incarcerated people across the state in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual...
Read More About CDCR, CCHCS observe International Overdose Awareness Day
Go inside the 2025 San Quentin Film Festival in this video featuring interviews with staff, volunteers, and incarcerated filmmakers. This...
Read More About Watch: Go inside San Quentin Film Festival 2025
As the nation’s first in-prison film festival ended Friday at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC), the 2025 winners were announced....
Read More About San Quentin Film Festival announces 2025 winners
Across California, CDCR visiting staff and volunteers held special fall and Halloween events for families and incarcerated individuals. As more...