When sleep becomes a nightly battle
For most people, it can be challenging to get a decent night’s sleep; for Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) residents,
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Features
Commutation granted
Commutations within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are infrequent, and inside the Central California Women’s Facility, they are
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CCWF residents remember dads
June is a time to celebrate the fathers who have been there to love and support us throughout our lives.
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Identity on display
What a prison backpack says before its owner ever speaks In both of California’s two women’s prisons, Central California Women’s
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When confidential information gets weaponized
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) resident Giselle Esteban is stressed about many things that the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH)
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Helen’s Hellos: A quest of spreading smiles and greetings to the world
Helen Fautua, originally from American Samoa, is a 32-year-old short-term resident of Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) who greets everyone
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CCWF’s first on-site incarcerated optician
On Jan. 16, 2026, Dawn Godman did what no incarcerated man or woman has done before in Central California Women’s Facility
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A special kind of leadership
How Christina Davis empowers incarcerated women Christina Davis may be short in stature, but her personality is larger than life.
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Books bring belonging
CCWF is creating community around a shared love of stories thanks to a new book club The Recreation Library has
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Juneteenth gaining more cultural recognition
How many of us have celebrated Juneteenth annually? How many of us knew the history behind its celebration? Central California
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