adult corrections

south dakota state penitentary tour

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An exterior view of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. A view of the Senior Correctional Officer Ronald "RJ" Johnson Training Academy on the SDSP grounds.
An exterior view of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. A view of the Senior Correctional Officer Ronald "RJ" Johnson Training Academy on the SDSP grounds.
A look at several cells in West Hall. Views of the tiers of cells at SDSP.
A look at several cells in West Hall. Views of the tiers of cells at SDSP.
A view of one of the classrooms at SDSP. A Veteran's Memorial is located in the prison yard.
A view of one of the classrooms at SDSP. A Veteran's Memorial is located in the prison yard.
The Hope Chapel at SDSP is used for various religious ceremonies.  A look at one of the inmate made stained glass windows.
The Hope Chapel at SDSP is used for various religious ceremonies. A look at one of the inmate made stained glass
windows in the Hope Chapel.
An inmate painted this mural outside the SDSP dining hall. Penitentiary Dining Hall and mural.
An inmate painted this mural outside the SDSP dining hall. Another inmate produced mural inside the Penitentiary dining hall.