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South Carolina Department of Corrections
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Columbia, South Carolina 3,545 followers
Proudly promoting Safety, Service, and Stewardship.
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Safety, Service, Stewardship The mission of the South Carolina Department of Corrections is: Safety--we will protect the public, our employees, and our inmates. Service--we will provide rehabilitation and self-improvement opportunities for inmates. Stewardship--we will promote professional excellence, fiscal responsibility, and self-sufficiency. About SCDC The original correctional system in South Carolina was established in 1866 when the South Carolina Legislature passed an act that created the first state-level prison for felons that were housed in county facilities. In 1960, the Governor of South Carolina decided to end the abuses of the correctional system and therefore created a new state agency. The agency was named the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Today, the Department of Corrections is still a state agency, reporting directly to the governor. The Department of Corrections currently has some 4,900 employees, just under 20,000 inmates, and operates 21 institutions.
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South Carolina Department of Corrections reposted this
Benjamin Johnathan Newman, 38, an inmate in the South Carolina Department of Corrections, was sentenced to more than 26 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin. This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, and the South Carolina Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General. Read the release: https://lnkd.in/e7eGq2QR
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Leath Correctional Institution hosted their first annual Women’s Conference this week. The theme of this year's three-day event was "From Trauma to Triumph." The conference was organized by Associate Warden Carter to help incarcerated women process and heal from past trauma spiritually, mentally, and physically. #SecondChances #WeAreCorrections
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College students interning with the governor's office toured Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center today. The group was able to get a close up look at the daily operations within the facility and learn how each role contributes to accomplishing our mission. #WeAreCorrections
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Congratulations to Miss South Carolina Davis Wash on her new title! Wash is a dedicated volunteer with PROVERBS226 and a staunch advocate for children with incarcerated parents. She is a shining example of how our programs volunteers make a difference. #WeAreCorrections
Miss Clemson working to reunite incarcerated fathers and their children
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South Carolina Department of Corrections reposted this
Incarcerated fathers record stories for their children | WLTX Click here for the story: https://lnkd.in/eRj5ZPRx South Carolina Department of Social Services | South Carolina Department of Corrections | Riley Institute at Furman University | #thejoyoffatherhood
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