Kirkland Correctional Institution serves as the primary reception and evaluation center for male inmates entering the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Located in Columbia, it conducts medical, psychological, and classification assessments before individuals are assigned to permanent facilities. Due to its intake function, Kirkland plays a critical administrative role in the entire state correctional system.
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.