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.
Updated furniture at several institutions demonstrates CDCR's commitment to creating spaces conducive to rehabilitation while maintaining safety. The new seating...
The nonprofit Freedom Reads has partnered with CDCR to open Freedom Libraries at Valley State Prison (VSP) and Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF).
Avenal State Prison (ASP) Golden Hills Adult School reached a milestone in February when the 100th student graduated the high...
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The incarcerated population at California Men's Colony (CMC) gathered basic personal hygiene items to donate to the homeless. They also...
The participants in the FACE-IT rehabilitation group at the Central California Women’s Facility have described themselves as “perpetrators.” All on...
Two incarcerated firefighters recently earned their Associate Science Degrees in Fire Science Technology.
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Ten at-risk youth sat timidly in a row at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), speaking to trained mentors.
After several weeks of dedication, 14 incarcerated people graduated the Malachi Dads program at High Desert State Prison (HDSP).
The Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP), Los Angeles 3 (LA3), held a “Donuts with Dad” family reunification event Feb. 10.
For 37 Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) participants at CSP-Corcoran, a recent graduation marked a significant step on their path to rehabilitation.