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"Thanks for giving our young people a look at what their future holds if they continue to break the law" "Made us think differently about prison, inmates, and our own behavior" "Provided our students an experience unlike any other...grateful for such a program" |
"Operation Behind Bars" program utilizes a more realistic approach rather than intimidation or scare tactics. The program is targeted toward young adults, and allows them to tour a prison facility and then hear inmates give realistic accounts of actions that led to their criminal behavior, the effects of incarceration on themselves and their families as well as the impact of their crime on the victims and the community, and day-to-day life in prison.
This program is offered as a public service to the Citizens of South Carolina and is free of charge. To participate, the following guidelines must be met:
1. You Must Be 17 Years or Older
2. Have a Picture ID
3. Appropriate Attire
4. Sign a SCDC Release of Liability Form
To schedule participation in the Operation Behind Bars Program, please contact the Institution located closest to you and discuss tour dates with the Institution's Operation Behind Bars Coordinator.
SCDC OPERATION BEHIND BARS INSTITUTIONAL COORDINATORS
| Allendale Correctional Institution Ofc. Crystal English, OBB Coordinator 803-734-0653 or 803-632-2561 |
MacDougall Correctional Institution Sgt. Beverly Smalls, OBB Coordinator Georgina Ramey 803-737-3036 or 843-688-5251 |
| Evans Correctional Institution Roland McFadden, A.W., OBB Coordinator Colnita Hooks, Asst. Coordinator 803 896-4900 or 843 479-4181 |
Lieber Correctional Institution Capt. Timothy Clark, OBB Coordinator 803-896-3732 or 843-875-3332 |
| Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution Stanley Leaks, A.W and Sgt. Carolyn Foust, OBB Coordinators 803-896-8590 |
Turbeville Correctional Institution Carol Bradley, OBB Coordinator Lt. Shawn Fulton, Assistant Coordinator 803-896-3100 or 803-896-3107 |
| Kershaw Correctional Institution Lt. Kara Harris, OBB Coordinator Sgt. Theresa Lacey 803-896-3393 or 803 475-5770 |
Lee Correctional Institution Catherine James, OBB Coordinator Lt. Sandra Kirkland Angela Smith 803-896-2576 |
| Leath Correctional Institution Sgt. Carolyn Sibert, OBB Coordinator 864-229-5709 |
McCormick Correctional Institution Tereta Thomas, OBB Coordinator 803-734-0330 or 864-443-2114 |
| Perry Correctional Institution Sgt. Lavette Smith, OBB Coordinator 803-737-1752 or 864-243-4700 |
Ridgeland Correctional Institution Stephanie Wright, OBB Coordinator 803-896-3200 or 803-896-3202 |
| Trenton Correctional Institution Jacquelynn Lewis, OBB Coordinator Capt. Sandra Key 803-896-3000/3035 or 3073 |
Tyger River Correctional Institution Lt. Michael Gibson, OBB Coordinator 803-896-3501 or 864-596-1600 |
Captain Angela E. Williams
Public Awareness Programs Manager
Division of Programs and Services
(803) 896-1846
E-mail: Williams.Angela@doc.state.sc.us