Rehabilitation
From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.
CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) will be starting a quarterly newsletter highlighting the many reentry services provided by...
For the second year, Avenal State Prison's incarcerated artists have applied their skills to a unique canvas -- skateboards. The...
Thanks to the efforts of those incarcerated on Facility E at Avenal State Prison, others in need were provided warm...
An innovative California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) adult school has been named a “Distinguished School” by CDCR. The school provides incarcerated...
As part of its continued effort to improve the video visiting experience, CDCR will provide a user-friendly app to help...
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When cases of COVID-19 started spiking at California Medical Facility (CMF) leaders made the painful decision to evacuate the dogs...
In this time of COVID restrictions, technology helps families connect with their incarcerated loved ones. Innovation, planning and infrastructure came...
Due to the suspension of in-person visiting, CDCR and CCHCS have partnered with the Center for Restorative Justice Works (CRJW)...
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Friday, Dec. 18, marks the last day of Hanukkah, an eight-day holiday celebrating hope and light’s triumph over darkness. Jewish...
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The University of California, Irvine, and CDCR signed a memorandum of understanding for the design of the first in-prison Bachelor...