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 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...
Read More About Reentry hiring events prove successful at CCWF
For the first time, Creative Acts introduced the Virtual Reality Reentry Program at California State Prison, Corcoran, including those on...
Read More About Virtual reality helps Corcoran reentry efforts
Every year, youth from the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp deliver fresh cut holiday trees to DJJ facilities and CDCR...
Read More About From Pine Grove, a holiday tradition continues
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...
Across the state, staff and the incarcerated population offered help, donating food, decorating visiting rooms and sharing Thanksgiving meals with...
Read More About CDCR staff, residents serve Thanksgiving help
Innovative rehabilitation programs in CDCR are helping the incarcerated population improve their parole and reentry chances.
Representatives from the Governor’s Office and leadership from the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) celebrated the program's success at Mule Creek State...
Read More About Governor’s Office, ARC motivate Mule Creek residents