Rehabilitation
From learning job skills to earning diplomas, rehabilitation is a cornerstone of the department.
Artwork from the California State Prison, Los Angeles County, (LAC) Prison Arts Program was awarded “Best of Division” during the...
Read More About Inmate painting takes award at Antelope Valley Fair
Anthony Pedro was an inmate firefighter at the California Correctional Center. Now on parole, he works as a firefighter at...
Read More About Firefighter on parole is a role model to his daughter
A 1956 report of the state prison library program emphasized education, rehabilitation and personal growth. The report was written by...
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On Oct. 22, the first Relay for Life walk was held at California City Correctional Facility (CAC), uniting staff and...
Read More About First Relay for Life rallies CAC staff, inmates
Incarcerated individuals are seeing first-hand the reality of prison to employment by receiving job offers before being released to their...
Read More About Hiring event proves successful at CSP‑Solano
When a civilian working at a construction site was electrocuted, dropping lifeless to the ground, his coworkers called 911 and...
Read More About Fire Captain, crew save electrocuted civilian
On Monday, Sept. 9, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) in conjunction with Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP), hosted their...
Read More About CVSP inmates raise $1,500 for suicide prevention
In the minutes before the graduation ceremony, Luis Berumen nervously adjusted and readjusted his cap and tassel. Not only was...
Read More About Mentor reunites with twin brother after nine years
San Bernardino and Victorville Parole offices offered special workshops to help formerly incarcerated job-seekers find employment. The Job Readiness Program...
Read More About 39 parolees complete job readiness workshops
To increase student engagement, promote academic success and improve school climate, Calipatria State Prison (CAL) held a mascot contest in...
Read More About Calipatria mascot design contest fosters creativity