California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the state agency responsible for overseeing the prison system and parole programs in California. Its primary roles include managing state prisons, supervising inmates during their incarceration, and facilitating their transition back into society after release. The CDCR focuses on rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism through various educational and vocational programs. Additionally, it addresses public safety concerns by ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions while providing opportunities for reform and reintegration into the community.