In this July 31 Week in Review, we highlight Office of Civil Rights Supervisor II Kimmie Opoku, CDCR hand crews supporting the Dove Fire response and ASP Defy Ventures graduates. Staff Spotlight Supervisor II Kimmie Opoku earns bodybuilding top honors CDCR …
In 2026, California Institution for Men (CIM) is celebrating 85 years of public safety. The Chino institution, the fourth state prison in California, was activated in July 1941. CIM was designed to usher in a new era of rehabilitation with open space, …
The California Institution for Women (CIW) at Corona recently welcomed Rebel Ranch and their equine therapy program. This equine-assisted therapy is a structured, trauma-informed intervention in which participants interact with horses through activities …
CDCR Undersecretary Jason Johnson was one of many leaders who attended a recent summit for the Adult Reentry Grant Cohort 4. He said they were there to show support for the program and the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). “We’re bringing …
A participant at Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp #41 rebuilt the barbershop while ultimately rebuilding himself. At the camp in Valyermo, one incarcerated individual demonstrated how rehabilitation can be built with skilled hands and personal determination …
Featured Stories, Jobs, Training and Facilities Wardens from across California gathered for a meeting in Galt where they also bid farewell to Associate Director Bryan Phillips who is retiring. The Division of Adult Institutions (DAI) recently hosted its …
Christopher ‘Jay’ Jordan, a retired correctional officer from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away July 24, 2026. Jordan started his career at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad in December 1995. He later transferred to San …
Jose Rocha, a retired correctional officer from California State Prison, Sacramento, passed away July 16, 2026. Rocha began his career with the department in July 1986. He later reported to Folsom State Prison in August 1988. He then transferred to …
Nine incarcerated students earned Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) Pre-Apprentice Program certificates July 21 at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Susanville. The CCM Pre-Apprentice Program includes formalized classroom education as well as …
Sports as a rehabilitative tool was on display at Calipatria State Prison as the incarcerated population on Facility A sought the soccer championship title. The competition consisted of several single-elimination games on different days leading up to the …
Two CDCR memorial ceremonies honored fallen Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, marking one year since his passing. At California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, his former coworkers dedicated a bench in his memory. Byrd was killed in the line of duty on July …
For three decades, Carla Fish has helped protect Californians, first as a firefighter, then a police officer and finally a parole agent II instructor at the Basic Parole Agent Academy. “When I was a youngster, back in 1994, I was a firefighter, and then I …
In this July 24 Week in Review, we highlight Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, Parole Agent Carlos Deleon and Correctional Lt. Melissa Pack. Observances Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2026 CDCR proudly recognizes Pretrial, …
Michelle Jones-Harris, a correctional officer at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away July 21, 2026. Jones-Harris began her career at the institution in January 2018, serving as a correctional officer throughout her tenure. “She will be deeply …
When Cassandra Hamm arrived at the Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP) in Stockton, she was determined to change the course of her life. She embraced every opportunity the program offered, focusing on education, personal growth and preparing for a …
So far this year, CDCR parole agents have led or taken part in multiple coordinated efforts targeting crime, gangs and human trafficking. With city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, the Division of Adult Parole Operations agents have …
Melissa Boos, a management service technician at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, passed away July 21, 2026. She worked at CMF for a decade. Boos began her career at CMF in September 2016 as an office assistant in the mailroom. She was …
Ismael Martinez, a retired correctional lieutenant from Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, passed away July 14, 2026. He worked for the department for more than 17 years. He began his career with the department as a cadet at the Basic …
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. The team earned back-to-back gold medals in the 3-on-3 …
Jonathan Castillo, an office technician at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away Feb. 1, 2026. Castillo began his career at San Quentin in July 2014 as an office technician. It was a role in which he remained dedicated throughout his dozen years …
