South Carolina Department of Corrections

Kershaw Correctional Institution

4848 Gold Mine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3301 or
(803) 475-5770

Warden: Cecilia Reynolds

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Opened: 1997
Security: Level 2 (Male)
Education: GED preparation, Corrections Learning Network (CLN) classes and Work Keys.
Vocational Training: Brick Masonry, Carpentry, Upholstery and Small Engine Repair.
Industries: RM Design produces hardwood flooring. PI employs approximately 130 inmate workers.
Health Care: Routine medical and dental care provided on site with 24-hour emergency care available.
Programs: Religious services, volunteer services, Alcoholics Anonymous, recreational services, Impact of Crime classes and Pre-Release Program.
Community Services: Serves as one of the video conferencing sites for parole hearings in conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. Provides an Operation Behind Bars program for at risk youth and adults to tour the prison and hear inmates describe what led to their criminal behavior and life inside prison.

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