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.
More than 10,000 incarcerated people within CDCR institutions are learning a trade in hundreds of different Career Technical Education programs....
In honor of National Skilled Trades Day, Inside CDCR takes a closer look at a recent California Institution for Men...
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Recently, the population at CSP-Corcoran donated $5,446 to Project Hope for their Restorative Mentoring Program. The funds will help provide...
A Ventura Youth Correctional Facility contest held during Black History Month in February yielded thoughtful essays exploring both the history...
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This month at California Medical Facility, the Insight Garden Program celebrates Earth Day by planting hardy succulents, colorful sun-loving flowers,...
From students and chefs to actors and retirees, the volunteers at San Quentin State Prison are an astonishing 1,000 strong...
The Long Beach Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) recently hosted a family reunification dance for fathers and their children. The...
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At institutions in remote locations, such as Chuckawalla Valley (CVSP) and Ironwood State Prisons (ISP), volunteers often live in towns...
Read More About Remote facility Community Resources Managers value volunteers
Having an incarcerated loved one is often scary and confusing. From the many rules and regulations governing adult institutions to...
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California State Prison, Corcoran, is taking a closer look at rehabilitation through art, thanks to the efforts of two employees.
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