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.
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...
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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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Cecil Yahtin, an incarcerated firefighter at California Men's Colony Camp Cuesta, is using art to honor firefighters across the state....
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Youth from Alborado Cottage at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility paid homage to powerful women they admire by striking choreographed poses...
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Two formerly incarcerated firefighters who co-founded the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP) recently received a leadership award and a...
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In honor of April being National School Library Month and National School Library Week identified as April 4-9, I would...
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The adult school at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) has been reaccredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges...
Read More About SVSP adult school earns six‑year accreditation