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.
While a game of dominoes or an art project may look like recreation, to Recreation Therapist Megan Waters, these structured...
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The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Community Reentry Unit recently collaborated with the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Restorative Justice...
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The California Institution for Women (CIW) recently hosted a vibrant and inspiring event celebrating Black History Month, featuring a special...
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California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) recognized 126 incarcerated individuals during a graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison (FSP)....
Read More About CALCTRA graduates earn job certifications at FSP
Inspired by Avenal State Prison, a coach at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) recently started a CrossFit class for...
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) launched its new podcast, Prison to Purpose: Building Futures Behind Bars, in...
Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) staff and incarcerated peer support specialists collaborated to create a population flag football league. Recreation...
Participants from the Ventura Training Center (VTC) hit the road to talk with incarcerated fire crews about the center’s resources....
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It was a community celebration as a new children’s educational center recently opened at Malibu Conservation Camp. CDCR, in partnership...
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CDCR’s Facility Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) Program, recognized 27 graduates. In cooperation with San Quentin...
Read More About San Quentin celebrates 27 construction mentorship graduates