South Carolina’s Juvenile Justice Crisis | Columbia News

A new ACLU report exposes deep flaws in South Carolina’s juvenile justice system, revealing how Black youth are disproportionately detained for minor “status offenses” like skipping school or running away — the only crimes illegal because of age. Despite making up just 28% of the state’s youth, Black children account for over 75% of those held in detention. The report also highlights dangerous conditions and violence within facilities. While the state department acknowledges the need for reform and supports community-based solutions, they stress that secure facilities serve only a small fraction of youth — and that true change requires both prevention and targeted care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fda66471c9f5ad6