CDCR – Correctional Training Facility (CTF)

CDCR – Correctional Training Facility (CTF) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 831-678-3951

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at Correctional Training Facility located at Hwy 101 N in Soledad, CA are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) is CDCR state prison for the housing of minimum to medium security inmates located in Soledad CA. The facility itself is actually comprised of three independent facilities, each with a different classification of an inmate.

Facility A and Facility B (considered one facility) are Level II (Sensitive needs) and have a capacity of 2,800 inmates. Facility C is for general population inmates at Level II, it can house almost 2500 inmates, and has an administrative segregation unit. The administrative segregation unit can hold 240 inmates. Facility D is for Level I general population inmates and can house a little over 1000 inmates.

Each of the facilities above can operate independently from the others. They each have their own canteen for inmates, medical and dental services, libraries, chapels, education programs, dining halls, and visitation rooms. The Correctional Training Facility is both a long term institution for inmates and a re-entry hub. A re-entry hub helps to prepare inmates for their eventual release back into society. It helps inmates by preparing them with education and work skills that the inmate will need in order to successfully reintegrate with society and lower the chance of recidivism.

Inmate Programs

• PIA: Administration, Wood Products (Furniture Manufacturing, Upholstery), Textiles, Silk Screen, Warehouse and Maintenance.
• Vocational: Electronics, Auto Mechanics, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Computer Literacy, Electrical Works, HVAC, Masonry, Plumbing, Small Engine, Welding, Office Services.
• Academic: Adult Basic Education, Voluntary Education Program, High School/GED, Literacy Program, Computer-Assisted Education, College.
• Volunteer/Self Help Programs: Balance Reentry Activity Group (BRAG), Life Cycle, Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous (NA/AA), Avatar, Toastmasters, Fathers Behind Bars, Alternative To Violence (AVP), Veterans Group, Higher Education Learning Program (HELP), Al-Anon, Criminals and Gangs Anonymous (CGA), Inner Circle (Men’s support group), Incarcerated Vietnam Veterans of America, Native American, Operation New Hope, Rosary Group/Catholic Choir, WE CARE Juvenile Deterrent Group.
• Other: Recycle, Friends Outside, Religious Services, Veterans Service Office, Organized Sports, Substance Abuse Program (SAP), Criminal Thinking (beginning January 2014), Anger Management (beginning January 2014), Family Relations (beginning January 2014), Transitions – Pre Release (beginning January 2014). Note: the dates are tentative and subject to change.

DRP Programs

CDCR's Division of Rehabilitative Programs offers a wide range of programs for inmates. Check to see which programs are offered at this institution.

Family Liaison Service Specialist

CDCR provides through a contract with a community-based organization an on-site Case Manager as a family reunification liaison for inmates and family members, to assist with an inmate's pre-release preparation; and conduct Parenting and Creative Conflict Resolution classes for inmates. Please call the Institution to contact the Family Reunification Liaison.

• CDCR – Correctional Training Facility (CTF) – Visitation Guide
• CDCR – Correctional Training Facility (CTF) – Inmate Packages
• CDCR – Correctional Training Facility (CTF) – Parole Information

visitation Info

CDCR – Correctional Training Facility (CTF) – Visitation

Visiting a CDCR facility must be conducted in a manner that maintains order, safety, and security of the people and facility. Failure to comply with the established regulations and policies may result in a warning or termination, suspension, or revocation of your visiting privileges.

Recommended Steps Before Visiting:

1. Read Visitation Guidelines to understand what you can expect and what is expected of you
2. Find out in which facility your inmate is housed
3. Schedule a visit online using the VPASS system
4. The day of your scheduled visit, check the Visiting Status to ensure the institution is accepting visitors

 Visitation Guidelines

• Guidelines for Visiting Adult Prisons 
• Guidelines for Visiting Juvenile Facilities

Refer to the Department's current policies and regulations in Title 15and the Department Operations Manual if you want to know more.

 Locate Inmate

Use the Inmate Locator to find an inmate and what facility they are housed in.

 Schedule Visit

Sign-up or log into VPASS to schedule an inmate visit. VPASS stands for Visitor Processing Appointment Scheduling System. Note: this requires creating an online account.

 Check Visiting Status

You can find out the visiting status of a CDCR facility in one of two ways:

• Call the Visiting Status Hotline at 1-800-374-8474
• Check the VPASS Visiting Status; locate the facility you plan to visit.

You should always do this the day you plan to visit, because visitation can sometimes be unexpectedly cancelled.