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The South Carolina Department of Corrections publishes a variety of documents relating to their mission, including standards and procedural reports.
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Publication South Carolina Department of Corrections [organizational chart](South Carolina State Library, 2023-09) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThis is an organizational chart of the South Carolina Department of Corrections, from the agency director down.Publication South Carolina Department of Corrections [organizational chart](South Carolina State Library, 2023-07-20) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThis is an organizational chart of the South Carolina Department of Corrections, from the agency director down.Publication PREA facility audit report : final(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-22) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThis report details Palmer Pre-Release Center's efforts to assess and improve the effectiveness of sexual abuse prevention, detection and response.Publication PREA annual report 2021(South Carolina State Library, 2021-08-01) South Carolina Department of Corrections. Office of Legal Counsel and ComplianceThis annual report details the agency's efforts to assess and improve the effectiveness of sexual abuse prevention, detection and response during the previous calendar year.Publication Prison Rape Elimination Act 2020 annual report(South Carolina State Library, 2021-09-22) South Carolina Department of Corrections. Office of Legal Counsel and ComplianceThis annual report details the agency's efforts to assess and improve the effectiveness of sexual abuse prevention, detection and response during the previous calendar year.Publication South Carolina Department of Corrections data summary : recidivism rates of SCDC FY 2017 releases(South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-05) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsAn SCDC releasee is considered a "recidivist" when they re-enter SCDC custody within 36 months of release. In FY 2017, there were 9,123 releasees (1,122 females and 8,001 males). Of those releasees, 1,843 (152 females and 1,691 males) recidivated to SCDC within 36 months due to conviction for a crime committed after release and/or supervision revocation for an overall rate of 20.2% (13.6% and 21.1%, respectively). SCDC’s recidivism rate has seen a slight yet steady decline in recent years.Publication Behind the wire(South Carolina State Library, 2016-09-08) South Carolina Department of Corrections. Communications DepartmentThis quarterly newsletter is a useful resource to hear about what’s going on at SCDC. The newsletter will also serve as a platform to pose questions or concerns and lists news from the different institutions around the state.Publication Behind the wire(South Carolina State Library, 2016-06-12) South Carolina Department of Corrections. Communications DepartmentThis quarterly newsletter is a useful resource to hear about what’s going on at SCDC. The newsletter will also serve as a platform to pose questions or concerns and lists news from the different institutions around the state.Publication 2019 annual PREA report(South Carolina State Library, 2020-11-20) South Carolina Department of Corrections. Office of Legal Counsel and ComplianceThis annual report details the agency's efforts to assess and improve the effectiveness of sexual abuse prevention, detection and response during the previous calendar year.Publication COVID-19 update(South Carolina State Library, 2020-07-29) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThe Department of Corrections officials have been working closely with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control for the latest information and guidance about the spread of this virus. These updates show what the department is doing to slow the spread of COVID-19.Publication Prison Rape Elimination Act annual report 2019(South Carolina State Library, 2019-04-18) South Carolina Department of Corrections. Office of Legal Counsel and ComplianceThis annual report details the agency's efforts to assess and improve the effectiveness of sexual abuse prevention, detection and response during the previous calendar year.Publication South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) COVID-19 action plan(South Carolina State Library, 2020-03-17) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThe measures listed here are being deployed by the SCDC in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. These measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of our inmates and the continued effective operations of the state prison system and to ensure that staff remain healthy and available for duty.Publication South Carolina Department of Corrections new classification system inmate information sheet(South Carolina State Library, 2020-03-04) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThis paper describes the new inmate classification system for the South Carolina Department of Corrections and contrasts it with the old system.Publication Office of the Deputy Director for Programs, Reentry, and Rehabilitative Services(South Carolina State Library, 2019-07-25) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsThis PowerPoint presentation describes the mission of the Division of Programs, Reentry and Rehabilitative Services and the divisions within it.Publication Statewide case classification and community corrections plan : report to the General Assembly(South Carolina State Library, 1982-01) South Carolina Department of Parole & Community CorrectionsThe South Carolina Parole and Community Corrections Board submitted the Statewide Case Classification and Community Corrections Plan for 1982 in compliance with Section 15 of the Parole and Community Corrections Act of 1981. This report details a specific plan for the implementation of a statewide case classification system and community-based correctional programs.Publication South Carolina Reentry Interagency Collaborative Team Interim Report(South Carolina State Library, 2005-02) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsPublication Minimum standards for local detention facilities in South Carolina : type II and/or IV facility, city, county, or regional jail and/or combined jail/prison camp(South Carolina State Library, 2006-12-19) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsPublication Volunteer services fact sheet(South Carolina State Library, 2007-10) South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Inmate ServicesPublication Report of the South Carolina Department of Corrections to the Governor’s Regulatory Review Task Force(South Carolina State Library, 2013-05-09) South Carolina Department of CorrectionsPublication Biosecurity program(South Carolina State Library, 2006-08-24) South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Support Services, Agriculture Branch Egg Laying Facility (MacCI)