
Informational Resources
California Prisons
Serious Rule Violation Charges
Information about rights when someone is accused of violating a prison rule.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Cargos graves de violación de las reglas” on our Spanish resources page.
Sexual Abuse in Prison
Information about how to report sexual abuse by prison staff and by other incarcerated people.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Abuso sexual en prisión” on our Spanish resources page.
Single Cell Policies
CDCR's rules on when a person will be considered for single-cell housing
Staff Misconduct Investigations
Information about the options for reporting staff miconduct (Note: There are other resources with more details about laws prohibiting use of excessive force and sexual abuse by prison staff).
This resource is available in Spanish as “Investigaciones de mala conducta del personal” on our Spanish resources page.
Electronic Tablets
Summary of CDCR's electronic tablet program and how to raise issues about it
Common Issues Transgender People Experience in California Prisons
Explanation of the rights related to transgender issues and how to protect those rights.
Workers Compensation Benefits for Incarcerated People
Information and forms for reporting and requesting benefits for an injury from an assigned prison job.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Beneficios de compensación para trabajadores para personas en prisiones de California” on our Spanish resources page.