The Children Behind the Fence (Preview)
Date:  04-21-2026

Facts from a forthcoming report on the SC Department of Juvenile Justice
From South Carolina ACLU:

All children deserve to be safe and supported. The unfortunate reality is that South Carolina's system of juvenile justice is marred by inequality, hampered by constant staff turnover, and struggling to rehabilitate the children in its care.

That's why the ACLU of South Carolina is preparing a report, "The Children Behind the Fence," highlighting facts and stories from the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice that do not often reach the general public.

The full report will be out soon. In the meantime, here are a few of our early findings. Continue reading >>