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Prison Graduation Initiative
Posted on 07/15/2025
California State University, Los Angeles has launched a new on-site campus at the California Institution for Men in Chino, allowing 66 incarcerated men to pursue and earn college degrees. This initiative expands the university’s Prison Graduation Initiative, a decade-old program aimed at providing higher education opportunities to incarcerated individuals. The new campus features modern classrooms equipped with Wi-Fi, laptops, and electronic displays. In partnership with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the program is designed to support rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and improve post-release outcomes. Participating students can earn degrees from various institutions, including UC, CSU, private, and community colleges.
Resources:
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR):
The CDCR oversees state prisons and rehabilitation programs, including education and reentry services.
- CDCR – Office of Correctional Education:
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/adult-education/
Offers information on adult education, vocational training, and college programs inside California prisons.
- Prison Graduation Initiative – Cal State LA:
https://www.calstatela.edu/pgiprogram
This initiative provides structured pathways for incarcerated students to earn degrees while serving their sentences.
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