California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the state agency responsible for managing adult and juvenile correctional facilities in California. Its primary functions include overseeing the incarceration, rehabilitation, and supervision of offenders, ensuring public safety, and providing programs aimed at reducing recidivism. The CDCR also manages parole services and works on prisoner reentry initiatives. Its goal is to balance security with opportunities for correction, education, and health services to help inmates reintegrate into society successfully.