Broad River Correctional Institution
Published: March 13
Summary:
Broad River Correctional Institution is a maximum-security facility in Columbia that houses some of the state’s most serious offenders, including individuals on death row.
Opened in 1988, Broad River Correctional Institution serves as one of South Carolina’s primary maximum-security facilities. It is notably home to the state’s death row and execution chamber, making it one of the most high-profile institutions within the South Carolina Department of Corrections system. The facility was constructed during a major period of prison expansion and was designed to accommodate high-security classifications. Its proximity to Columbia allows centralized access to courts, legal resources, and administrative oversight.
What is Jumpstart South Carolina?
JUMPSTART South Carolina is a faith-based nonprofit organization that equips incarcerated men and women for lasting transformation through in-prison discipleship and reentry support programs. Founded in 2008, the organization partners with churches, volunteers, and employers across South Carolina to help returning citizens rebuild their lives. Through its 40-week discipleship program, transitional housing, and job-creating social enterprises, JUMPSTART SC provides the structure, community, and accountability needed for success after incarceration. Rooted in the belief that with Christ, anyone’s future can be greater than their past, JUMPSTART South Carolina is restoring lives and strengthening communities statewide.
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