California Prisons Cut Rehab Programs
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California prisons are slashing rehabilitative programs — from college courses to art and violence prevention — citing budget pressures ahead of June 30. Hundreds of programs are shuttered, leaving inmates like one whose math class lost 12 days, feeling behind and stripped of education’s humanizing power. As lawmakers push for tighter spending after a costly personnel request, vital programs that build skills and support parole are paused — even as advocates warn these cuts undermine safety, mental health, and rehabilitation goals. The hope? These are temporary cuts — but for now, progress inside prison walls is on hold. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9c4aa61646bf8ce8
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