The California Department of Corrections (CDCR) is a state agency responsible for overseeing the incarceration and rehabilitation of adult offenders in California. It manages various state prisons and parole programs, aiming to ensure public safety while providing inmates with opportunities for education and vocational training. CDCR also focuses on reducing recidivism, which is the tendency of previously incarcerated individuals to reoffend. By offering programs that address substance abuse, mental health, and life skills, the department seeks to help inmates reintegrate into society successfully after their release.