# Juvenile Justice Failing South Carolina Kids | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-09-18T14:38:04+00:00
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## Resource

A new ACLU report exposes how South Carolina’s juvenile justice system is failing kids—locking up children for minor offenses, extending detention unnecessarily, and worsening trauma. The state’s unique practice of incarcerating youth for status offenses like running away or skipping school only deepens harm. Behind the scenes, even staff admit the system needs overhaul, with programs often mismatched and kids exposed to negative influences. Racial disparities are stark: Black youth, though a smaller share of the population, dominate detention rolls, hinting at systemic bias. Advocates urge lawmakers to pivot from punishment to prevention, investing in community support instead—but reform efforts have stalled. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2026/09/18/new-aclu-report-is-critical-of-s-c-juvenile-justice-system/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b422476485dfdf2 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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