CDCR
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the largest state correctional systems in the United States, overseeing a vast network of prisons, rehabilitation programs, and parole operations. This section offers articles that examine the structure, policies, and initiatives of the CDCR, focusing on its role in managing inmate populations and promoting rehabilitation. Understanding the operations of the CDCR is vital for correctional professionals working within or in collaboration with this system. Explore related topics on Prison Administration and the challenges of managing large correctional systems for additional insights.
The “Battle of the Badges” event provided an opportunity for California first responders to connect and support one another away outside the pressures of the job
With courts popping up across the facility, pickleball offers California Men’s Colony inmates a chance to connect and stay active
Ronald Yandell is accused of wielding an “improvised weapon” at two California State Prison, Sacramento corrections officers who were escorting him to his cell
The inmate suffered a broken jaw and teeth, was taken to a hospital and died two days later
The COs noticed a car veer off the highway and roll about six times while they were returning to Valley State Prison during a medical transport
The delays got worse in the first half of this year, costing the state about $312,000, according to a report
The victim in the reported attack suffered six stab wounds and was taken by ambulance to a hospital
A CDCR spokeswoman said they will not transfer anyone into a facility with active COVID-19 cases
Prison employees weren’t complying with mask rules at 23 of the 34 prisons inspectors visited
A state appeals court took the unprecedented step of ordering at least half of the prison’s 2,900 inmates transferred or released
Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he wants to shut down two of the state’s prisons, but hasn’t yet identified another institution for closure
CDCR officials said the state would save about $182 million a year by shutting the Tracy prison
The nurse suffered a wound on the back of his head, was taken to a hospital and received 10 sutures
Daniel Ruiz is one of 27 inmates and employees who died from COVID-19 after San Quentin took in 121 transfers from the California Institution for Men
About 190 current and former COs, who said they were subjected to the exams, filed a lawsuit against the CDCR
The union is not demanding monetary damages, but instead is asking the state to make sure that proper protocols are created and enforced
The state prison system has come under fire for what some call a “horribly botched” handling of the pandemic
CDCR officials said the attack is being investigated as an attempted homicide
Currently, 871 inmates and 89 staff members have COVID-19; protesters asked for the end of transfers between prisons during the pandemic
Richard Bianchi, 53, had been tasked with working at a hospital where an inmate was receiving care
CDCR officials said “every precaution is being taken before and after the transfer”
There will be no inmate movement inside Fresno County’s North Annex jail until further notice
Inmates who have 180 days or fewer left to serve on their sentences will be eligible for expedited parole
The lawsuit is one of several long-running cases by inmate advocates complaining of substandard healthcare and mistreatment of vulnerable populations
Officials said the latest incident is not connected to the homicide of a Mexican Mafia leader
Lawyers have collected 100 declarations from inmates and hope to convince the state to make the department adopt a slew of new reforms
A review found inmate complaints of staff misconduct were handled “inadequately” in more than half of all cases it analyzed at Salinas Valley State Prison
Danny Mendoza, 53, worked at the California Rehabilitation Center in Riverside County
CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz said the “distasteful jokes and comments” about the death of George Floyd dishonored the department
While many facilities use outside cleaning businesses, here’s what to do if those services are not available
Medical staff can provide an inmate’s protected healthcare information to custody when requested and still maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations
At least 81 inmates and 29 corrections officers have tested positive at the California Institution for Men
The 500-mile journey an inmate made after early release illustrates the dangers the coronavirus presents to communities
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