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.
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...
In August 2020, eight incarcerated students from California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco began their journey toward earning a Bachelor...
Calipatria State Prison (CAL) incarcerated artists displayed their creativity in a recent contest as part of a rehabilitative program. Mailroom...
Hand-sewn dresses are just one of may ways the incarcerated population at CCWF is helping those in need. They also...