We understand that having a child in the juvenile justice system can be a challenging experience. Here are some resources, guidance, and support to help you.
Key Resources for Parents
Understanding the Juvenile Justice Process
The Juvenile Justice process can be complicated. Learn more about what to expect during your child’s time in the juvenile justice system, including court proceedings, detention and rehabilitation programs.
Staying In Touch and Assisting Your Child
Visiting Your Child
Stay informed about visiting hours, policies, and procedures at SCDJJ facilities.
Sending Mail
Youth at our secure facilities are encouraged to write to family. We also encourage families to write to their children. Mail is not censored, but we do open mail and check for prohibited items. SCDJJ will not accept personal checks, cash, credit cards or debit cards.
Juveniles may receive greeting cards by mail while at the facility. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MUSICAL CARDS. All incoming letters should be addressed to the child’s full name, SCDJJ identification number, and be sent to the facility address where the youth is located.
Facility addresses:
Midlands Evalaution and Development Center (MEDC)
SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice
4900 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
[Social Worker name]
[Social Worker phone #]
Juvenile Dention Complex (JDC)
SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice
1725 Shivers Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
[Social Worker name]
[Social Worker phone #]
Coastal Evaluation & Development Center (CEDC)
SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice
331 County Rd S-18-630
Ridgeville, SC 29472
[Social Worker name]
[Social Worker phone #]
Upstate Evaluation & Development Center (UEDC)
SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice
1585 Jonesville Hwy
Union, SC 29379
[Social Worker name]
[Social Worker phone #]