California Men’s Colony kicked off a series of Home Run Derby events taking place at several institutions. Mastery Prison Ministries provided several days of softball and fellowship, coordinated through CDCR coaches. Read the story: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

For 40 years, the Delancey Street Foundation has helped reentry efforts and now they are doing the same inside California State Prison, Solano. Read the full story and watch the video: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

Visiting staff at California Institution for Women (CIW), with help from a community organization, helped kids get ready to go back to school. Read the full story on Inside CDCR: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

After friendly competition in the spirit of the Olympics, RJ Donovan Correctional Facility held their own medal ceremonies. Held Aug. 10 on Facility E, the ceremonies recognized winners from eight events organized by CDCR coaches. Read the story: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

Rescued wolves are shaking their negative stereotype while helping participants do the same in CDCR’s Female Community Reentry Program. Read the full story here on Inside CDCR: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

A registered nurse at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center is scrubbing in for the live performance of her life on America’s Got Talent on Aug. 27. America can help take her to the next level. Read the full story on Inside CDCR: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

In front of family and friends, dozens of women received their job certifications and apprenticeships after completing the California Prison Industry Authority’s (CALPIA) job training programs at the California Institution for Women. Read the full story: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

A registered nurse at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center will perform live on America’s Got Talent tonight, and you can help her make it to the next level! Watch on NBC at 8 p.m. and learn how you can give Dee Dee your vote by reading the Inside CDCR story: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad held its third annual Hot August Nights Show and Shine car show. The event, organized by the Employee Action Committee, welcomed family, friends and staff for a day of cars, food, and fun. Read the story: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

Celebrating our four-legged friends and companions, the incarcerated individuals at Pleasant Valley State Prison shared their love of pets during National Dog Day on Aug. 26. Read the full story on Inside CDCR: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

The California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) at Norco recently hosted a Defy Ventures graduation and business pitch competition. Read on Inside CDCR: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

Love her or hate her, #KimKardashian is walking the talk on criminal justice reform!

From basic education to BA degree’s and beyond, CDCR is committed to providing educational opportunities for incarcerated students. Stay tuned this week as we highlight CDCR teachers and the programs #backtoschool #californiamodel Governor Newsom Press Office Read here cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

ICYMI: Kim Kardashian visited the Youth Offender Conservation Camp Pilot Program. It which provides participants with access to rehabilitative programs and job skills. Operated by CDCR and CAL FIRE, the camps support various government agencies during emergencies Governor Newsom Press Office

We may have just marked the 'unofficial' end of summer, but the heat is not letting up yet! As a reminder, CDCR follows a statewide Heat Illness Prevention Plan to keep those who live in, work at and visit our institutions safe. Read more about the plan: cdcr.ca.gov/family-resourc…

Did you know that CDCR’s 32 institutions have accredited adult schools? Each year thousands of incarcerated people are experiencing the California Model way as they enroll in programs that meet educational needs preparing them for reentry cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202… Governor Newsom Press Office

Education is a significant reducer of recidivism! A formerly incarcerated Cuesta College graduate and his currently incarcerate brother enrolled in education speak about how they found rehabilitation through education at CMC. cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202… Governor Newsom Press Office #backtoschool

CDCR is committed to improving working and living conditions for all who live in, work in, and visit state prisons, as well as improving the environment and wellness of employees. On CDCR Unlocked Secretary Macomber talks about how we plan to achieve this. rss.com/podcasts/cdcru…

From inside the institutions to outside, CDCR’s commitment to the CA Model pillar of normalization is seen for the incarcerated, staff and their families as several prisons held back-to-school drives last month. Governor Newsom Press Office Read here: cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/202…

Commitment to the CA Model is prioritizing rehabilitation and positive experiences for a transformative change in prison. In June that commitment was front and center at the first graduation of incarcerated students with BA degrees through University of California #backtoschool