California State Prison-Solano inmates bands make music for rehabilitation...
Krissi Khokhobashvili, CDCR Public Information OfficerPhotos by Eric Owens, CDCR staff photographerRising above the loud buzzing of the sally port locking and unlocking, the soulful strains of “Just My...
View ArticleCDCR partners with San Francisco Sheriff for new reentry facility
State inmates will be connected with local services immediately prior to releaseBy Dana Simas, CDCR Public Information OfficerCDCR signed a contract with the San Francisco County Sheriff to launch a...
View ArticleValley State Prison inmates learn to keep small engines running (video)
By Dana Simas, CDCR Public Information OfficerVideo by CDCR Television Specialist Jeff BaurThe sounds of air compressors blasting and engines revving takes you from inside prison walls into a place of...
View ArticleCDCR associate warden helps push rehabilitation of female inmates
By Krissi KhokhobashviliCDCR Public Information OfficerReducing recidivism and turning lives around are goals for rehabilitating all inmates, but when it comes to treating female offenders, a different...
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Two CDCR facilities graduate more than 60 female inmates from...
By Lt. Brian Davi, AA/PIO, Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF)andBy Lt. Richard Montes, AA/PIO,California Institution for Women (CIW) A pilot violence-prevention program designed to help female...
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Youth learn health through gardening at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility
By Joe Orlando, CDCR Public Information OfficerThis was the first time most of the young women at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF) had ever dug their hands in dirt or planted an herb or...
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Avenal State Prison recognized for dedication to military veterans – staff...
By Dana Simas, CDCR Public Information OfficerAvenal State Prison (ASP) was recently recognized by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) as well as the prison’s Inmate Men’s Advisory...
View ArticleCDCR rehabilitation program helps long-term offenders prepare for release
By Bill Sessa, CDCR Public Information Officer“It’s not unfair!” shouted inmate W, as he pounded the speaker’s podium for emphasis. Over and over again he repeated the refrain. “It’s not unfair!”It’s...
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California State Prison, Los Angeles County holds its first ‘Paws for Life’...
By Jackie Fernandez, AA/PIO, California State Prison, Los Angeles CountyCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County’s (LAC) Visitor Processing area was filled with excitement as invited guests, media,...
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School bells ring – Division of Juvenile Justice youth head back to class
Article and photos by Joe Orlando, CDCR Public Information OfficerMany of California’s public schools have already opened their doors for the 2014-2015 school year, including the four Division of...
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Inmates at Calipatria State Prison attend Alternatives to Violence Project
By Lt. Everardo Silva, AA/PIO Calipatria State PrisonInmates at Calipatria State Prison attended an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Workshop to learn ways to deal with troubling situations that...
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CDCR puts spotlight on gender-responsive strategies
By Krissi Khokhobashvili, CDCR Public Information OfficerWomen are different from men. While this may seem like a simple statement, it’s a fact many people, businesses and organizations have long...
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Valley State Prison fosters peacemakers through repurposed program
By Lt. Gregory Bergersen, AA/PIO, Valley State PrisonA successful female “peacemaking” program is proving useful for male inmates after it was repurposed.In 2013, Valley State Prison (VSP) completed...
View ArticleCDCR partners with local law enforcement to promote hiring former offenders
By Michele Kane, Public Information Officer, California Prison Industry AuthorityDozens of employers learned about the benefits of hiring trained former offenders at the Sacramento Employer Forum...
View ArticlePleasant Valley State Prison inmates retool future with small engine repair...
By Lt. Kirk Geringer, AA/PIO, Pleasant Valley State PrisonFull of apprehension, inmates with little or no experience walk into a class full of lawn mowers, weed edgers and chain saws. After guidance...
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California State Prison, Solano, outreach program seeks to educate youth...
Not only are inmates and CDCR employees helping turn around lives of troubled youth, but they are also raising funds for good causes.On Aug. 21, the California State Prison, Solano, Prisoner Outreach...
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Central California Women’s Facility self-help group shines light on promoting...
By Lt. Brian Davi, A.A., Public Information Officer, Central California Women’s FacilityNine inmates at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) graduated from The Lioness Tale Prison Project...
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California Men’s Colony auto-body program gives face-lift to forklift
By Lt. Monica Ayon, A.A., Public Information Officer, California Men’s ColonySince day one of his assignment as warden of the California Men’s Colony (CMC), Elvin Valenzuela has reached out to the...
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Dozens of Pleasant Valley State Prison inmates achieve education milestones
By Lt. Kirk Geringer, A.A., Public Information Officer, Pleasant Valley State PrisonIn August, Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) held a graduation ceremony for 71 GED graduates, three high school...
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Kern Valley State Prison holds first graduation ceremony
By Marshall Denning, A.A., Public Information Officer, Kern Valley State PrisonKern Valley State Prison inmates donned various colored caps and gowns to mark the prison’s first graduation.The first...
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