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.
To decrease overdose deaths in California prisons, CDCR has expanded unprecedented access to naloxone. Commonly known by its brand name,...
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On a foggy Friday afternoon at California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, competition and camaraderie came together as players...
Read More About Watch: Bonding on the Field: CIM flag football
Saints Prison Ministry visited Centinela State Prison (CEN) to engage incarcerated persons on three facilities in friendly yet competitive softball...
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Valley State Prison (VSP) recently welcomed probation and education leaders on tours to learn more about rehabilitation efforts. The two...
On a recent afternoon, the newly renovated Valley State Prison barbershop was buzzing with excitement, but students had no idea...
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The first Black History Month Celebration was recently held at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD). The Feb. 27 program created...
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Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla recently welcomed Ear Hustle Live to record their award-winning podcast inside the institution....
Read More About Watch: Ear Hustle Live records podcast at CCWF
Salinas Valley State Prison held multiple educational graduation ceremonies for 30 incarcerated students. The ceremonies were held Feb. 24-25, recognizing...
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CDCR and Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrated the completion of the innovative educational complex – the San Quentin Learning Center. A...
Read More About Watch: San Quentin celebrates new Learning Center
Troy Tenhet, associate superintendent for the Office of Correctional Education (OCE), knows exactly when he found his calling. After a...
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