SCDJJ hosts annual Jump Shots for Justice Basketball Tournament
Friday, June 13, the Department of Juvenile Justice held its second annual Jump Shots for Justice Basketball Tournament.
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Teen accused of stabbing another teen on Tuesday, RCSD says
Richland County deputies have arrested a teen accused of stabbing another teen on Tuesday, says RCSD.
Department of Juvenile Justice hosted free event to speak out against gun violence
The Department of Juvenile Justice hosted a free event to speak out against gun violence on Friday.
Alvin S. Glenn juvenile wing to possibly close under new plan
The juvenile wing of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center may be closing in the near future.
Disruption at DJJ leaves employee injured, property damaged
A disturbance at The Department of Juvenile Justice Complex on Broad River Road has left one staff member and one youth injured. At around 9am, multiple youths at DJJ’s Birchwood School broke away from their campus and assaulted a staff member. The youths also confiscated hammers and damaged multiple vehicles and other property during the disturbance.
Family of teenager injured at DJJ facility asking for more information concerning incident
DJJ says that there were no fractures or major injuries to the youths involved but that two individuals were taken to the hospital.
Teen previously arrested on gun charge at Columbiana Mall found with loaded gun at DJJ facility
A statement from Director Hendrick today says staff were notified of a teen possibly armed with a loaded gun at the facility, after the 13-year-old had already been patted down, showered and changed into facility clothes. Staff immediately responded and took the weapon.
Governor McMaster names next executive director of SCDJJ
Hendrick served as acting director starting in September 2021, after Freddie Pough resigned.
Freddie Pugh resigns as director of SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice
Governor Henry McMaster says Freddie Pough resigned from his position as director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
Dept. of Juvenile Justice looking to fill Corrections Officer positions with hiring event Thursday
Those looking for a job within state government can attend a hiring event with the Department of Juvenile Justice tomorrow. According to officials, they are looking to fill several Juvenile Corrections Officer positions.
