This year, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) celebrated its 20-year anniversary. A special celebration included serving food for more than 1,300 people, a car show, music, golf simulator, beanbag toss, and drawings for prizes. Read more on Inside CDCR: https://t.co/K6x3bLIsgE

Incarcerated artists at Pleasant Valley State Prison donated their paintings for the annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk in Coalinga. Artists donated their work to be auctioned off with proceeds benefitting the Down Syndrome Association of California. The artwork raised $650.

Today, we honor all who have served our country in the US Armed Forces. 🇺🇸 We are especially grateful to the veterans among our ranks who continue their service in our department. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to freedom.❤️🤍💙

CDCR encourages physical wellness, and Correctional Counselor Daniel Kirk is leading the way completing the 228-mile John Muir Trail with his son, and father. Their three-generation trip ended with a summit of Mount Whitney. In 19 days, they created memories to last a lifetime.

🎓 Big cheers to the amazing graduates at the California Men’s Colony! More than 50 grads walked the stage — including 17 @Cuesta_College associate’s degree earners, 32 high school/GED achievers, and 8 Peer Literacy Mentorship certificate recipients. Keep reaching for your goals!

The Actors’ Gang Prison Project returned to Avenal State Prison, turning performance into healing. 🎭 Participants faced their pasts, found self-worth, and built empathy — proving art can transform lives, on and off the stage

Learn more on Inside CDCR: https://t.co/MZ2xjtS2Le

The Our Promise Charitable Campaign kicked off at CDCR headquarters today! Every year state employees come together to make a difference and give back to their community. Learn how you can get involved here: https://t.co/cgOroDEr1v

Teams from three yards faced off in California Institution for Men’s first Inter-Yard Soccer Tournament. The players showed growth in their rehabilitation journey, and the tournament was a celebration of teamwork, unity, and progress. A-Yard took home the win! 🏆⚽️

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Crisis Response Team recently competed in a series of challenges. Watch to see how CDCR stacked up against other regional law enforcement teams in the Bay Area competition!

On Halloween night, more than 250 parole agents helped ensure neighborhood safety during #OperationBoo. As a result, 94% of sex offender supervised persons were found in compliance with their parole conditions. Learn more about compliance that night here: https://t.co/JrIUMGLTxi

🎃 What started as Incarcerated Person Diaz’s idea to lift holiday spirits became Gabilan Camp’s first Pumpkin Carving Contest! With help from @CAL_FIRE & a pumpkin donation from Braga Ranch, 30 participants carved, laughed & shared a bit of holiday joy.

It wouldn't be Halloween without showing off how our awesome staff celebrate! All this month institutions across the state have been getting into the Halloween spirit! From trunk-or-treats to family nights and staff appreciation BBQ's, here's a look at those some festivities!🎃👻

Happy #Halloween! 👻🎃 Parole agents have boots on the ground working to keep the community safe. Meet Division of Adult Parole Operations Director Bryan Bishop as he explains how parole agents ensure compliance and public safety on Halloween night. Stay safe! #operationboo #DAPO

In our final Cemetery Tales, we look closely at Harry Stewart, early 1900s embezzler, thief, and swindler. Stewart served time in county jails from Sacramento to Modesto and Fresno before landing in San Quentin and Folsom State Prison. Read on Inside CDCR: https://t.co/V5b7xC5n8p

Halloween is tomorrow and before heading out for trick-or-treating, please take a moment and review the signs you need to look out for to know which doors to knock on. You can also find more information and tips on our Operation Boo webpage: https://t.co/VZ4Z9DwiTu

A glimpse of @earhustlesq in action today! 🎙️📸 CDCR had the opportunity to join the podcast crew on their visit to North Kern State Prison for some new content they are producing. No spoilers…but we are really looking forward to these upcoming releases!

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) proudly recognized Jasinda Muhammad, Deputy Director of Human Resources for California Correctional Health Care Services, as the recipient of the 2025 CalHR Robert L. Negri Human Resources Achievement Award.

It was a day full of emotions as incarcerated students at California Institution for Women recently made history by becoming the first women to earn degrees through the Prison Graduation Initiative, a collaboration between CDCR and @CalStateLA. Learn more: https://t.co/DQBtijz7ze

This week, trunk-or-treats have been taking place in communities across CA! This is a fun and safe alternative for families and friends to enjoy trick-or-treating together. Here is a look at #DAPO parole agents engaging with the community of Elk Grove. #operationboo #Halloween