HWOP
Breaking the Chains
Men account for a significant and growing percentage of eating disorder cases (up to 25% or higher in some studies). Eating disorders in men are often underdiagnosed due to stigma and the perception that they are "women’s issues." Men may experience different symptoms or behaviors related to eating disorders compared to women, such as a focus on muscularity or excessive exercise. This group is dedicated to overcoming Disordered Eating through support, strength and recovery.
Founder: Orlindo Neeno Myles
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
HEOP's goals are to extend compassion and kindness to all; bridging the gaps between mentally ill and non-mentally ill inmates so better communication and understanding can be developed.
Insight Meditation
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
Meditation has been known to help individuals be less impulsive, less reactive, and create a sense of calm within themselves; it teaches inmates the tools needed to navigate their daily challenges that are part of the prison life. This meditation group is held every Saturday at 6 p.m. in the prison's multi-faith chapel.
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
LCH is founded on the pillars of Acceptance, Cooperation, Education, and Public Goodwill. This program and fellowship utilizes these principles in order to benefit and enrich the handicapped, elderly, stay informed and encourage deeper awareness, gratitude, and empathy within all participants and the general population.
HWOP
Twelve Step Recovery with Insight Meditation
Rehabilitation through Beautification-Greenspace Project
Rehabilitation through Beautification-Greenspace Project
The purpose of Twelve Step and Insight Meditation program is to familiarize participants with the elements of addiction and the process of recovery through the Twelve Step program and Insight Meditation. The curriculum covers the cycle of addiction, primary and secondary symptoms of developmental trauma, addictive, obsessive and compulsive behavior, and introduces and discusses each of the Twelve Steps. Additionally, because mindful meditation has been shown to significantly reduce drug and alcohol relapse, participants will be introduced to the practice of meditation, and will learn how to use meditation skills when exposed to internal and environmental triggers for relapse.
Rehabilitation through Beautification-Greenspace Project
Rehabilitation through Beautification-Greenspace Project
Rehabilitation through Beautification-Greenspace Project
Our Green Space-Rehab through beautification project comprises of two distinct phases:
Phase One is the Wall Mural Project -Our resident artists have been painting large-scale landscape images along the entire interior wall of the Facility-E exercise yard. It is a work in progress. (Check out our gallery).
Phase Two is the Landscape & Service Dog Structural Support package which includes design material that is eco-friendly and consists of artificial grass, colored rubber mulch, rubber interlocking tiles, and yellow sand. If approved, concrete ADA-accessible areas will also be installed. We are awaiting CDCR approvals after which we will seek funding support from the community.
The Pendulum......
Coming soon, our news magazine from Echo yard journalists!
Editor in Chief: Jonathan Tran
Managing Editor: Joel Abreu
Senior News Editor: Daniel Cohen
Senior Editor: Roman Gutierrez
Update October 2025: On hold due to pending Admin approvals.
VIVE
The purpose of VIVE-Victim Impact & Victim Empathy for Vulnerable Populations is to help offenders recognize the unique needs and vulnerabilities of these populations and to develop enhanced empathy through their new awareness. The elderly, disabled, infirm and other disadvantaged populations are often victimized in subtle and unseen ways. When they are victimized, their path through the criminal justice system and into recovery faces unique challenges. For offenders, a part of the amends process is to connect with that suffering and understand how victimization impacts these especially vulnerable populations.
