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.
“You have these brand, spanking new, inexperienced officers being led to the slaughter,” a former CDCR lieutenant said. “Security measures are non-existent.”
The California State Sheriffs’ Association says the bill could create significant fiscal pressure on counties that are required to pay the higher wage
CDCR has restricted visits, phone calls and movement at 11 high-security prisons following a rise in violence directed at both COs and inmates
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
Systemwide, there are 78 confirmed cases among prison staff and healthcare employees
The three-judge court said they do not have authority under a 2009 order limiting the state’s prison population levels
The California governor also vowed that he will not release violent criminals onto the streets, but instead will “be very thoughtful about this”
Officials won’t discuss details of what changes may be made to a virus protection plan that currently calls for putting lines of tape on the floor to make isolation zones
“As I got to the lower tier, I saw a known child trafficker, and I figured I’d just do everybody a favor,” Watson wrote. “In for a penny, in for a pound”
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials have identified Lawrence Tate’s cellmate, William Clay, as a suspect
“Department officials are investigating how contraband may have been brought into Death Row at the prison,” a CDCR spokeswoman said
Violent incidents have decreased throughout the institution since the rehabilitation program began
Thanks to an innovative program, prisoners who pose a serious risk to the community don’t need to exhaust CDCR resources when they appear live in court
The disease could have been deadly to the 5,400 inmates and staff if not for the actions of the facility’s primary care providers
The fire camp program provides rehabilitation to inmates while benefiting California residents through firefighting and community improvement efforts
Mike Begley is a rare breed, a correctional officer who has spent most of his career working on death row at San Quentin State Prison
Correctional Officer Nicholas Young donated bone marrow to a 9-year-old girl he’d never met
Some good, patient people may be able to move training for the system into the 21st century — by the time the 21st century is over
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