Thanks to YOUR powerful advocacy, the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, CA will close by Fall 2026!

The closure of CRC is a testament to years of community advocacy to reduce the imprisoned population, expose systemic issues in CRC, and highlight possibilities for non-carceral reinvestment in Riverside County. 

Our community and coalition partners have connected with loved ones on the ground at CRC, rallied outside of the prison demanding its closure, built relationships with imprisoned comrades, and advocated at the state capitol. This win is a product of sustained people power and a shared commitment towards building a healthier future for us all.

The closure of CRC is a step in the right direction, but our work is far from over. Help CURB continue the fight to close prisons and free our people from cages.

CRC has earned a reputation of toxicity marked by its ongoing unsafe conditions. In 2021, CURB named CRC as the top state prison to close based on a survey of more than 2,000 incarcerated people. 

As CRC undergoes closure, CURB urges state officials to:

 Facilitate smooth transfers of incarcerated people

 Ensure continued access to credit earning, education, and positive programming

 Invest $150 million in annual savings from closure into economic development initiatives and social services in Norco and neighboring communities

 Pursue community-informed repurposing opportunities to support local and state economies

Recommendations for each of these key areas are laid out in CURB's Prison Closure Roadmap.

We remain committed to demanding prisons be named for closure and shifting resources towards life-affirming community investments. Make a gift to CURB today.

Onward together!