Within California’s prison system, is one of the most rigorous and competitive rehabilitation programs offered to incarcerated people. The Offender Mentor Certification Program allows participants to provide valuable self-help facilitation within prisons. Once released, program graduates use these valuable skills to find good-paying jobs. Graduates have gone on to manage substance abuse programs and other non-profits, get master’s degrees and work in community-based assistance programs. CDCR off

This past week, we’ve shared several messages of appreciation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officers Week, Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. CDCR and CCHCS leadership want to once again thank staff everywhere for providing a safe, sanitary and secure environment for all in our facilities and surrounding communities. Thank you to all staff for going above and beyond — together we will successfully get through all these challenges as we move c

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