SC survivors of human trafficking tell their stories, advocate for victims
South Carolina government passes new law. What are the next steps for the state?
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State corrections officials push for more money to block illegal phones in prisons
Lee Correctional Institution has disabled 790 illegal cell phones since July. There are about 1,080 inmates at the prison.
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Academy of Hope brings freedom inside prison walls
A program at Lee Correctional Institution is teaching inmates how to improve themselves and the way they treat others around them.
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For ex-convicts, returning to society can be tough
Many people returning to society after prison sentences struggle to find jobs and housing and a return to normal life.
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Behind the fence: After era of mass incarceration, what’s next for S.C. prisons?
After catching a glimpse of what life “behind the fence” is like, it’s still difficult to tell how far along a person in a South Carolina prison is to getting his or her second chance.
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