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SC DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
Impact of Criminal Activity &
Incarceration
Criminal records are a prevailing barrier for persons in need of housing at re-entry. Those
without or estranged from family, and/or with no connections to supportive services or reentry programming have little hope of becoming or remaining permanently housed on
their own. While the data in this section does not speak directly to the number of persons or
the demographics of those experiencing literal homelessness following release from the
criminal justice system, it does speak to the potential number of those who may be at-risk
for homelessness following release.
FY21
Most Serious Crimes &
Time Served Data
Homicide
26%
Burglary/
Robbery
23%
Dangerous
Drugs
14%
Sexual Assault
10%
53% of All Inmates Served Between 1 - 5 Yrs
More than 80% (4,615) of the total population
released in FY21 served 5 years or less.
2022 SC
STATE OF HOMELESSNESS REPORT
Admissions and Releases Comparison
23% Reduction
in Releases
FY20 5,891
Admissions
FY20 7,445
Releases
FY21 3,899
Admissions
FY21 5,706
Releases
34% Reduction
in Admissions
Since 2013, the average, daily inmate
population has been on steady decline,
averaging a 1%-2% decrease year over
year. In FY20-FY21, the daily average
inmate population dropped nearly 13%
and admissions into the system dropped
34%. Releases also dropped by 23%, The
SC Department of Corrections attributes
the COVID-19 pandemic as having a direct
impact on both the population inflow and
outflow within the system in FY21.
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