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8 May 2024
This is Public Service Recognition Week. It's a time set aside to honor those who serve our nation as federal, state, county & local government employees. We salute all of our #TeamSCDJJ employees for their work to serve the communities & counties in our state.
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7 May 2024
Today, May 7, is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. On this day, we acknowledge the importance of children's mental health and recognize its importance in promoting positive development, resiliency, and recovery for youth.
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7 May 2024
We appreciate the teachers of DJJ!
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26 Mar 2024
During National Social Workers Month, we recognize our fantastic social workers work so hard for our youth each day. While not every social worker is visible in this photo, we are grateful for each and every one and appreciate their dedication to the youth of SCDJJ.
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25 Mar 2024
During Women’s History Month, we want to recognize the 2 highest ranking positions in the agency, Executive Director & Chief of Staff. Both positions are held by dedicated women who lead SCDJJ with tenacity & care. They inspire others daily & we're thankful for their leadership.
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21 Mar 2024
Congratulations to the individuals who graduated from basic training with SCDJJ. The Security and Operations Basic Training Graduation was held last week.
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7 Mar 2024
Special thanks to Senator @TIDEVINERSD1 Tameika Issac Divine, RSC1 Board Chair Jamie Devine, and Clyde J. Gore for their presentations at the #TeamDJJ Black History Program. The words of encouragement that were shared with youth were impactful and motivational.
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9 Feb 2024
Ryan Bouknight, Trusted King Transportation, introduced youth at BRRC to the basics of the trucking industry. He shared his personal story, as he was once a youth at SCDJJ. After, many youths expressed a desire to pursue a potential life-changing career in the trucking industry.
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8 Feb 2024
Check out how SCDJJ is partnering with local agencies in Oconee to keep youth out of the juvenile justice system through community service: wyff4.com/article/mentorship…
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21 Nov 2023
Staff from the Florence County DJJ office volunteered with the Senior Citizens Assoc. of Florence at the distribution of Blessing Boxes. Food was provided to senior citizens to ensure they have a full meal at Thanksgiving. Way to go, #TeamDJJ!
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19 Oct 2023
Recent news coverage on SCDJJ: foxcarolina.com/2023/10/17/p…
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6 Oct 2023
Come check out the wonderful items our youth have made. The Store of Hope will be at Soda City this Saturday. Various items will be on sale, including many custom Palmetto items. Shop now for the holidays! shorturl.at/eftuz

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1 Oct 2023
DJJ extends our deepest condolences to Deputy Salrin and his family.
We are heartbroken for our @RCSD brothers and sisters at the death of Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin. We stand with you and are keeping you close in our hearts and prayers 🙏🏼 #SCStrong
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Congrats🥳Kenyatta McLeod, Principal at Birchwood High @SCDJJPIO! graduated from SLEI, a seven-month professional development opportunity designed to equip principals with the insight to lead innovative and successful schools. @EducationSC #OEELD #SLEI #TruistLeadership
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21 Sep 2023
The school at DJJ recently began a Future Business Leaders of America chapter. The involved students pledged to adhere to all FBLA guidelines, including being honest & sincere, & accepting responsibilities. fbla.org/about-fbla-pbl/ Way to go Birchwood School!

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14 Sep 2023
We are honored the 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia and their Benedict College Collegiate Chapter have agreed to continue the DJJ Lunch Connection Youth Mentoring Program. The men meet monthly with youth at DJJ to mentor and support.
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4 Sep 2023
Happy Labor Day to everyone including #TEAMSCDJJ, our community partners, and volunteers! #InspiringChangeTransformingLives #TeamSCDJJ
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31 Aug 2023
A new semester is in session! SCDJJ's school district partners with Allen University SC to provide youth with the opportunity to start their post-secondary education and earn college credits while being here at SCDJJ.
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23 Aug 2023
SCDJJ pilots program to provide youth alternatives to jail in Aiken & Charleston counties. tinyurl.com/4kr5ey4h   tinyurl.com/2p9772np

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21 Aug 2023
counton2.com/.../charleston-… This is great news! A huge thank you to Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) for bringing awareness to this initiative. JDAI is a reform process that enables jurisdictions to safely reduce reliance on secure detention.

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