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.
The California Medical Facility (CMF) Paws 4 Life rehabilitation program took aim at educating criminal justice students.
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At the Sacramento Convening of Colleges, CDCR Secretary Kathleen Allison and Daisy Gonzales, the interim chancellor of the California Community...
The 49ers recently brought joy to the children of incarcerated men at San Quentin State Prison as part of the...
The new wheelchair basketball program at California Medical Facility (CMF) is teaching sportsmanship, athletic skill, and acceptance.
Folsom State Prison (FSP) joined the Cameron Park Rotary Club at the Folsom Moose Lodge to distribute 45 refurbished bikes....
A recent civil service exam and hiring event organized by multiple State agencies at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) proved...
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For the first time, Creative Acts introduced the Virtual Reality Reentry Program at California State Prison, Corcoran, including those on...
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Every year, youth from the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp deliver fresh cut holiday trees to DJJ facilities and CDCR...
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In October, Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) facilitated its first Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) graduation for 90 participants.
California Institution for Women (CIW) recognized Red Ribbon Week thanks to Warden J. Core and CEO J. Elliot. The late...