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South Carolina DJJ - John G. Richards Youth Detention Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: November 04, 2019
Address
4900 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Beds
64
County
Richland
Phone
803-896-9749
Email
corrections.info@doc.state.sc.us
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South Carolina DJJ - John G. Richards Youth Detention Center is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at South Carolina DJJ - John G. Richards Youth Detention Center on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 803-896-9749.

John G. Richards specializes in providing substance abuse treatment services to 12 to 18 year-old male juveniles with alcohol and other drug abuse problems. These services are designed to assist juveniles in abstaining from using alcohol and other drugs and in becoming productive members of their communities when the Juvenile Parole Board releases them. John G. Richards is also home to a Communities in Schools (CIS) program, which provides specialized education services and is the nation's first in a juvenile correctional setting. A Special Management Unit is a place to separate juveniles who have significant behavioral management issues from the general population. John G. Richards opened in 1966.

Each campus provides:

      • education services through an independent school district
      • psychological and social work services by licensed clinical staff
      • medical, dental and mental health services by licensed practitioners
      • psychiatric services by contracted licensed practitioners
      • custodial care by certified correctional staff
      • recreational activities by trained staff
      • religious services by certified clinical chaplains

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Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of South Carolina do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.

Visitation Information

Visitation at this state juvenile facility is restricted to immediate family members only, including mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The visitation guidelines are stringent, and it is advisable to contact the facility staff to ascertain specific limitations. For information on visitation schedules, visiting room regulations, and other relevant details about your visit, please contact 803-896-9749. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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