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Sports in CDCR

From professional sports teams visiting California prisons to programs for our incarcerated population, sports are part of rehabilitation. For staff, sports can also play a role in maintaining a work-life balance.

Players at the CIM Between the Lines exhibition game.

CIM welcomes Between the Lines for special event

The Between the Lines foundation brought “Beyond the Lines Travel Beyond the Walls” to California Institution for Men (CIM) at...

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Calipatria State Prison hosted a soccer championship in July on Facility A.

Calipatria State Prison hosts soccer championship games

Sports as a rehabilitative tool was on display at Calipatria State Prison as the incarcerated population on Facility A sought...

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A team of correctional professionals from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) and California State Prison, Solano defended their title at the 2026 United States Police & Fire Championships, earning back-to-back gold medals in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

San Quentin Jailblazers capture back‑to‑back gold

A team of correctional professionals from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) and California State Prison, Solano, defended their title at the...

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Teams representing San Quentin Rehabilitation Center pay their respects during the opening ceremony honoring fallen correctional professionals.

Solano Fallen tourney raises over $12,500 for staff, families

Correctional professionals, law enforcement partners and community supporters came together to raise more than $12,500 during the recent Solano Fallen Resource...

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Saints softball team with incarcerated players from CIM-Chino

Watch: CIM learns lessons from Saints’ softball team

The Saints, a traveling softball team spreading messages of hope inside prisons, played an exhibition game against California Institution for...

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Wasco State Prison-Reception Center welcomed staff who took the win at the first Fallen Fund Softball Tournament held in Vacaville.

Staff triumph at first Solano Fallen Resource Fund Tournament

CDCR correctional staff from various institutions claimed victory at the first Solano Fallen Resource Fund Softball Tournament held June 13-14....

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An RJD correctional counselor is shown boxing at Battle of the Badges, held on the deck of the USS Midway Museum.

RJD correctional counselor boxes for charity on USS Midway

Correctional Counselor Patrick Wingo proudly represented RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) and CDCR with a victory at the 21st annual...

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Officer Valle at Pleasant Valley State Prison competed in the Battle of the Badge.

Watch: Officer steps into boxing ring for Battle of the Badges

For one correctional officer, boxing has been an outlet, providing a way to connect with family, friends and coworkers. “I...

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Two CDCR correctional officers won medals at the US National Police and Fire Championship in San Diego, California, June 2026.

CDCR, CCHCS show up at US Police and Fire Championship

Staff from CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) showed up at the recent US Police and Fire National...

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An incarcerated basketball player throws the ball during a tournament at California Institution for Men, or CIM, in Chino

Rebound: CIM basketball tournament inspires recovery

California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino recently held an interfacility basketball tournament, demonstrating rehabilitation through sports. “The groups that...

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