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.
Incarcerated California Medical Facility (CMF) youth mentors recently learned about childhood trauma thanks to a bestselling author.
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For eight years, students from the Palma High School in Salinas have been part of a book club called Exercises...
This week, 25 incarcerated students at California State Prison, Los Angeles County, received bachelor's degrees from Cal State Los Angeles....
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When CALPIA employee Jeff Snoozy collapsed to the floor, incarcerated participants rushed to his aid. "Without their help, there is...
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Taking the next step on their rehabilitation road to success, students at Mule Creek State Prison have accepted an educational...
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Studies show adult illiteracy directly affects an individual’s employment options, likelihood to live in poverty, likelihood to be incarcerated, access...
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Two California prisons have partnered with a nonprofit equine therapy organization to offer a unique experience to incarcerated people, many...
CDCR's Peer Literacy Mentor Program provides services for those incarcerated. Mentors work with a small number students to support their...
Educational programming is thriving at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Avenal State Prison (ASP) is piloting the Integrated Education and Training (IET) program, in coordination with the CDCR Office of...
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