Perry Correctional Institution
Published: March 13
Perry Correctional Institution operates as part of the South Carolina Department of Corrections system in Pelzer, in Anderson County. As a maximum-security (Level 3) facility, Perry houses adult male inmates, including those convicted of serious offenses and those relocated from other institutions due to behavioral issues. Despite its high custody level, the facility emphasizes structured programming designed to support inmate development and reduce recidivism. Inmates are encouraged to participate in literacy and GED courses as well as vocational training in carpentry, culinary arts, and masonry, while the facility also operates a correctional industries program, a beekeeping program, and a sustainable garden. Through education, skills building, and accountability, Perry Correctional Institution plays an important role in the region's correctional system by preparing inmates for successful reintegration into society.
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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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