COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice: 

"DJJ has made incredible progress during the short time Ms. Hendrick has served as acting director," said Governor Henry McMaster. "Although it is no small task, I have full faith that given time the agency will be able to flourish under her leadership and provide our youths at DJJ with every opportunity to succeed." 

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