Inside CDCR: Get On The Bus at Valley State Prison

Children of incarcerated parents traveled from all over California to Valley State Prison for an early Father’s Day “Get On The Bus” event. Free transportation for children and their caregivers is made possible through a partnership between the Center for Restorative Justice Works and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

The event featured bond-building activities for parents and children, including group art projects, family photos, face painting, music and sports. Each child was sent home with a special letter from his or her parent.

Get On The Bus is an annual event held at prisons throughout the state that aims to keep family connections strong for rehabilitation purposes, both during and after incarceration. Regular visits between children and their incarcerated parents are proven to lower recidivism and support family reunification.

Learn more at https://crjw.us/programs/get-on-the-bus/.

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