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South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

SCADP has existed for more than four decades, first as “South Carolina Against the Death Penalty,” then as “South Carolinians Abolishing the Death Penalty.” Led previously by Ron Kaz, the organization lobbied, educated, and connected with communities across SC to end capital punishment. After a 10-year pause on state-sponsored executions, SCADP became dormant, focusing on supporting death row residents and their legal teams as needed. The organization relaunched in 2021 with a new name: South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, just as SC Senate Bill 200 passed the South Carolina General Assembly.