COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) announced at an agency event on March 16, 2023, the implementation of the Credible Messenger initiative, which is a…
Tue, 03/28/2023
Credible Messengers Initiative launched at the Department of Juvenile Justice
Mon, 02/06/2023
SCDJJ announces improvement initiatives
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) is implementing several initiatives in 2023 that are designed to improve and enhance safety for staff and youth, as well…
Mon, 01/30/2023
SCDJJ announces groundbreaking educational partnership with Blaze Fire Games
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Blaze Fire Games have announced a partnership to give DJJ students at the 13 facilities across the state of South Carolina…
Tue, 06/14/2022
SCDJJ announces revised Mission and Vision Statements
Statement from Executive Director Eden Hendrick:
I am excited to announce the SCDJJ Mission and Vision Statements have been revised to reflect our new direction and priorities. Mission and…
Thu, 04/14/2022
S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice and U.S. Department of Justice announce voluntary settlement agreement
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) has entered a voluntary settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) for the SCDJJ to implement…
Mon, 03/21/2022
SCDJJ plants new Healing Tree
LEXINGTON, S.C. – At a recent ceremony at the Broad River Road Complex, the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice presented the City of Cayce Police Department with a “Healing Tree” – a metal tree…
Tue, 02/22/2022
Gov. Henry McMaster Names Eden Hendrick as next SCDJJ Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Hendrick was named acting director…
Tue, 09/22/2020
SCDJJ to Host Drive-Thru Job Fair
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is offering a new and convenient way for job-seekers to apply for select positions with the agency. On Wednesday, September 30th, DJJ is hosting…
Thu, 12/12/2019
DJJ Youth Send a Piece of Themselves Home for Holidays
Being away from family during the holidays can be a difficult reality to accept. For three youth committed to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's long-term facility, that's exactly…
Fri, 11/15/2019
DJJ to Host 2nd "Meet the Artists" Night
Sparks fly, lathes turn and air compressors hum at the Department of Juvenile Justice's Broad River Road Complex. These are familiar sights and sounds on campus, as youth in DJJ's vocational…
Tue, 10/15/2019
DJJ Youth to Compete for Mr./Ms. Birchwood Crown
Youth at DJJ's Broad River Road Complex will step into the spotlight this Friday, October 18th, to compete for the titles of Mr. and Ms. Birchwood. This is the 10th annual Mr./Ms. Birchwood "…
Fri, 08/23/2019
DJJ Unveils New Logo, Website
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is proud to unveil a new Agency logo, color scheme, and external website.
For two decades, SCDJJ has operated under the familiar…