CDCR Unlocked

by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Welcome to CDCR Unlocked, which will explore correctional issues including rehabilitation and reentry, peace officer recruitment, employee wellness and other criminal justice topics. It will also feature interviews with and profiles of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) executives, administrators, staff, volunteers and community partners. The name “CDCR Unlocked” was chosen from more than 250 entrie ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Raising Mental Health Awareness

    Raising Mental Health Awareness

    S03 E20
    26:00

    When is the last time you’ve checked in with yourself? Drs. Brianna Rojas and Amar Mehta discuss the importance of monitoring mental health for staff and the incarcerated population. Host: Kyle Buis Guests: Dr. Amar Mehta, deputy director Mental Health Services, CCHCS; Dr. Brianna Rojas, Chief Psychologist, Office of Employee Wellness Producer names: Amanda Spangler, Clarissa Resultan.

  • Understanding Hypervigilance

    Understanding Hypervigilance

    S03 E19
    43:44

    Office of Employee Wellness staff takes a dive into hypervigilance, its purpose, causes and how it impacts mental and emotional well-being in our personal and professional lives Host: Sergeant Corey Ringer Guests: Sergeant Cheyanne Witcher, Margot Charkow-Ross, LCSW Record Date: 4/4/2024 Producer Name: Suraj Bhardwaj

  • Suicide Awareness and Asking for Help

    Suicide Awareness and Asking for Help

    S03 E18
    56:59

    Office of Employee Wellness staff discusses suicide awareness and how to ask for help when mental and emotional health challenges arise. Host: Sergeant Corey Ringer Guests: Sergeant Cheyanne Witcher, Margot Charkow-Ross, LCSW Record Date: 4/5/2024 Producer Name: Suraj Bhardwaj

  • Larry Sanchez STOP Area 1 Program Manager - "This is Their New Beginning"

    Larry Sanchez STOP Area 1 Program Manager - "This is Their New Beginning"

    S03 E17
    13:20

    This podcast briefly covers Mr. Sanchez' journey from OMCP (Occupational Mentor Certification Program) to being released, then working at STOP (Specialized Treatment Optimized Program).

  • CDCR California Model Part Two

    CDCR California Model Part Two

    S03 E16
    28:30

    This is Part Two of CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber CCHCS Receiver Clark Kelso discussing the California Model and how it will be implemented.