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.
Through sports, incarcerated participants learn teamwork, build trust, and create a more normal environment in CDCR institutions.
Filmmakers, Hollywood writers, and actors came into San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQ) to film a baseball documentary.
Fellowship and a friendly game of basketball brought messages of hope and healing to those incarcerated on Facility B at...
The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQ) baseball team has a new name, thanks to the San Francisco (SF) Giants. The...
Between the Lines hosted two days of music and basketball for the incarcerated population at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF).
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CDCR staff recently attended a Rivercats game, highlighted by the California Medical Facility (CMF) acting warden throwing the first pitch.
A correctional officer at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) represented CDCR by bringing home four medals from the US Police and...
A flag football team of female officers from three CDCR institutions and parole took the top spot in a tournament...
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RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) joined other CDCR institutions by welcoming pickleball into the prison. At RJD, pickleball continues to...
Pickleball has conquered community parks, cable television and is scoring big with the population and staff at California Medical Facility...