Female Community Reentry Program
The Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP) is a voluntary program for female incarcerated persons who meet the eligibility criteria. Approved participants serve the end of their sentences in the community, in lieu of confinement in state prison. FCRP is facilitated by the Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP).
Launched in 2014, FCRP is designed to provide a range of community-based, gender-responsive, rehabilitative services. The goal of the program is to help participants successfully re-enter the community from incarceration, as well as contributing to reduced recidivism. Rehabilitative services may include but are not limited to guidance and support; family reunification; community resources; education; employment; health care services; recovery groups; and obtaining housing upon release.
Program Design
The FCRP is a phased program. Each participant receives an individual assessment. The first phases of the program focus on the participant’s needs identified in the assessment. As the participant progresses and successfully completes each phase of the program, additional privileges are afforded.
Locations
FCRP is located in the following counties:
- Sacramento County
- San Joaquin County
- Kern County
- Los Angeles County (2 locations)
- San Diego County
FCRP is open to all eligible participants regardless of County of Last Legal Residence.
Program Length
At the time of placement in the FCRP, individuals must have no more than 32 months, and no less than 60 days, before their Earliest Possible Release Date (EPRD).
Eligibility/Enrollment
All eligible incarcerated people may volunteer for FCRP placement. Those determined potentially eligible for placement will be reviewed by the Institution Classification Committee (ICC) and, if approved for placement, referred to the Classification Staff Representative for endorsement. All participants are subjected to mandatory electronic monitoring and must agree as a condition of placement.
Eligibility criteria is contained in Title 15, section 3078.3. Exclusionary criteria includes, but is not limited to:
- Penal Code (PC) Section 290 et seq. registration requirement or current or prior conviction for a sexually violent Offense as defined in subdivision (b) of Welfare and Institutions Code section 6600.
- California Static Risk Assessment (CSRA) score of 5 (high violence).
- Upon placement into program, cannot have more than 32 months or less than 60 days to serve on Earliest Possible Release Date (EPRD)
- Escape history within last 10 years or mandatory minimum for escape.
- Active or potential felony holds, warrants, or detainers. Holds due solely to immigration status are not exclusionary.
- In-Custody misconduct (Division A-C offenses) in last 24 calendar months, except physical possession of alcohol, physical possession of drugs, or possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Released from a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) within the last 12 calendar months.
- Close or Maximum Custody.
- Active or inactive validated STG-I member or associate pursuant to California Code of Regulations section 3378 et seq.
- ARS Administrative Determinant affixed pursuant to CCR, Title 15, subsection 3375.2(b
In additional to the above noted criteria, certain case factors require a case by case review by the classification committee.
An incarcerated individual may request FCRP placement by submitting a FCRP Application and Voluntary Agreement (CDCR 2234) to the institutional Community Beds Coordinator or mailing the form to: