California Correctional Institution

The California Correctional Institution (CCI) is a state prison located in Tehachapi, California. It houses mostly medium-security male inmates and is part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. CCI focuses on rehabilitation programs, vocational training, and education to help inmates reintegrate into society. The facility faces challenges common to many prisons, such as overcrowding and resource management. Established in 1933, CCI plays a role in the state’s criminal justice system, emphasizing both correction and rehabilitation efforts to reduce recidivism rates.