In this June 26 Week in Review, we highlight Sergeant Michael Miranda, the College Outreach Program’s record year and CSP‑Corcoran’s fundraiser for children’s hospital. Staff Spotlight Sergeant Michael Miranda receives Silver Star Medal of Valor Folsom …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Today, 40 new parole agents attended their graduation ceremony at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt and prepared to embark on their new careers in the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO). BIGGER PICTURE …
Richard J Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility celebrated employees with a vintage-themed 2026 staff appreciation week. The vibrant staff celebration ran […] The post RJD celebrates 2026 staff appreciation week appeared first on Inside CDCR.
Salinas Valley State Prison announced the passing of California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) Custodian Supervisor Aldo Mandujano who passed away on June 22, 2026. Mandujano began his career with the department as an employee …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: CDCR continues as a national leader in higher education for incarcerated people, with 135 students receiving their bachelor’s degree at graduation ceremonies across the state in May and June. Participants included 36 students …
Front page, Rehabilitation The crew at California Institution for Woman worked the grill for Father's Day visiting. Across California, Father’s Day 2026 visiting was made special thanks to CDCR staff, volunteers and members of the incarcerated family …
Valley State Prison in Chowchilla recently hosted an innovative music-based rehabilitation event from Rebirth of Sound. The event, dubbed From Bars to Beats, fostered creativity, mentorship and personal growth. The event centered on using music as a …
Law enforcement agency professionals from across the nation gathered June 12 for the Sacramento Regional Leading without a Badge Summit. Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Chief Deputy Administrator Wendy Enos and Victoria Quinones, supervisor, …
Get on the Bus, a program dedicated to strengthening families, recently visited multiple prisons across California. Volunteers and families of incarcerated people visited Avenal State Prison, Correctional Training Facility, Folsom State Prison and Salinas …
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla hosted its fourth staff promotional ceremony in mid-May. The event celebrated professional achievements, dedication and leadership advancement of 28 staff members. The ceremony brought together …
A family legend regarding Ignatius Asedo serving time at San Quentin in the 1920s turned out to be fact: He served in 1927. Originally reaching out to San Quentin, the family’s question seeking details regarding Asedo’s crime then came to the Inside CDCR …
Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held simulated lifesaving medical emergency responder training. The drill was held in the minimum support facility, bringing together medical, fire, and custody staff. The comprehensive WSP-RC emergency training …
With a career spanning 50 years, Marilyn Ouye has worked everywhere from CDCR headquarters to the institutions and back again. After graduating from UC Davis, Ouye began her CDCR career in1975 with the Corrections Decision Information System (CDIS) unit at …
In this June 19 Week in Review, we highlight CDCR IT leaders, ISUDT graduates and KVSP community service. Staff Spotlight CIO Academy honors CDCR IT leaders CDCR employees earned statewide recognition at the California Public Sector Chief Information …
When incarcerated person Spencer Doland received his college degrees, he walked alongside students from the community. On May 22, Doland attended the Solano Community College graduation, receiving his associate-degree-for-transfer in Political Science. At …
Jerison Lamb, a retired correctional sergeant from California State Prison-Sacramento, passed away June 16, 2026. Lamb began his career with the department in May 2015 at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy. After graduating, he reported to California …
At the State Employee Medal of Valor ceremony held June 12, there were 13 CDCR staff members honored for their extraordinary acts of heroism. In all, 11 staff received the Gold Star while two received the Silver Star. These are the highest state awards …
Sports programs in prison offer one more way CDCR works to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative programming, such as a recent pickleball tournament at California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino. Danielle Morales, recreational therapist, cooked up …
In front of family and friends, more than 100 incarcerated individuals received their job certifications and apprenticeships after completing the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority’s (CALCTRA) job training programs at California …
Staff from High Desert State Prison in Susanville joined their counterparts at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Herlong to host the 19th annual Fallen Officers Memorial Service. Each year, the two institutions come together to host the memorial …
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