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.
Whether through horses, gardening, music, movies or religion, rehabilitation comes in many forms at CDCR institutions and re-entry programs.
Administrators from Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) and Mental Health coordinated to host equine therapy for the incarcerated population.
A recent California Men's Colony (CMC) food drive for Ramadan paid off, helping families in need.
The Ventura Training Center (VTC) recently hosted an open house where media and members of the Ventura County Public Defender’s...
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A food sale on Facility C at California State Prison, Sacramento, raised nearly $6,000 for Guide Dogs of America. The...
Read More About CSP‑Sacramento donates $6k to guide dogs group
Four formerly incarcerated women received job offers thanks to culinary arts training they received in a San Diego re-entry program.
Read More About Re‑entry program grads receive culinary job offers
The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) connects people on parole with community resources to help them succeed. During a...
The Custody to Community Transitional Reentry Program in Bakersfield showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community June 24 as part...
Read More About Re‑entry program supports LGBTQ+ during Pride
On June 14 and June 30, the Correctional Training Facility and the Division of Rehabilitative Programs hosted two Integrated Substance...
While many slept-in after late-night fireworks displays, re-entry program participants were cleaning-up after those festivities.