ARCAID connects returning citizens to community resources

A partnership of parole, technology, and rehabilitation has resulted in a newly revamped application designed to help people succeed when returning to the community after prison. CDCR’s Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), Enterprise Information Services (EIS) and Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP) present ARCAID – the Automated Rehabilitative Catalog and Information Discovery Machine. This comprehensive search engine allows people currently in prison to securely access resources prior to release, including housing, substance use disorder treatment, and job opportunities. People on parole or probation supervision are also able to create profiles and search for services. Friends and family can browse resources as well. CDCR employees are also able to use ARCAID as they help people prepare for post-incarceration success. CDCR Unlocked ...