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.
Bill Glass Behind the Wall volunteers shared messages of hope with the those incarcerated at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility...
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Twenty-six formerly incarcerated firefighters recently graduated from the Ventura Training Center (VTC). Those who complete the program are highly qualified...
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Restorative justice was the focus of this year's National Crime Victims Rights Week for incarcerated youth at Ventura.
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Graduation ceremonies for 87 youth were held after they completed a 12-week Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) life skills course...
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Over 60 Bill Glass Ministries staff and volunteers brought messages of hope those incarcerated at Avenal State Prison.
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On May 12, CALPIA, in partnership with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), recognized 53 incarcerated individuals as apprentices...
In honor of May as Mental Health Professionals Month, Inside CDCR caught up with Psychologist Deborah Leong.
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These days it's common to see CDCR employees running rehabilitative programs, sharing their skills and expertise with the population. From...
Read More About CDCR retiree Dobson‑Davis has passion for service
In 2019, we met Anthony Pedro, a devoted young father who had recently paroled after serving time as an incarcerated...
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Over 50 volunteers from the Bill Glass Behind the Wall organization brought messages of hope to those incarcerated at California...