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.
The incarcerated population at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJDCF) recently received a visit from special guests to encourage hope...
Read More About Pro boxer inspires others at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility
As wildfires continue to sweep through California, current and past Ventura Training Center (VTC) cadets are doing their part to...
Read More About Ventura Training Center cadets return from 2 months on fire line
When Jose Morales began serving a five-year sentence for second-degree robbery in 2016, he discovered rehabilitative programs. His focus turned...
Read More About Formerly incarcerated firefighter finds success through training, reentry
Artwork and murals aren't the only ways to improve prison grounds, according to those involved in the innovative gardening program...
Read More About Incarcerated gardeners beautify Pelican Bay State Prison
For 52 days, strike teams from the Ventura Training Center have protected property and lives by battling four of California's...
Read More About For over 50 days, Ventura Training Center fire crews have battled blazes
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 132, The Transgender Respect, Agency and Dignity Act, legislation that will allow incarcerated transgender,...
A musical journey years in the making has finally reached its destination – the San Quentin Mixtapes have arrived. Featuring...
Read More About Incarcerated musicians use their stories, talents to inspire and heal
To ensure COVID-19 health guidelines were followed, Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) held physically distant graduations.
Read More About SVSP celebrates with physically distant graduations
To minimize social contact and avoid the spread of COVID-19, the Northern Region Adult Program Unit (APU) began holding Peer...
Read More About Parole agents use video meetings for reentry
CDCR's rehabilitative mission resonated with Douglas Crenshaw, a recently retired lieutenant from Avenal State Prison.
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