How Gangs Took Over Prisons

https://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/09/how-gangs-took-over-prisons/379330/
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How Gangs Took Over Prisons

This in-depth article delves into the rise of gangs within the prison system, exploring how they have gained power and influence behind bars. The author highlights the historical context of gang formation in prisons and the various factors that have contributed to their growth. It examines the challenges faced by correctional staff in controlling gang activity and the consequences of gang dominance within prisons, including violence and organized crime. The article also discusses the role of racial segregation and the prison industrial complex in perpetuating gang culture. Overall, it provides a comprehensive analysis of how gangs have taken over prisons and the complexities surrounding this issue.

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This in-depth article delves into the rise of gangs within the prison system, exploring how they have gained power and influence behind bars. The author highlights the historical context of gang formation in prisons and the various factors that have contributed to their growth. It examines the challenges faced by correctional staff in controlling gang activity and the consequences of gang dominance within prisons, including violence and organized crime. The article also discusses the role of racial segregation and the prison industrial complex in perpetuating gang culture. Overall, it provides a comprehensive analysis of how gangs have taken over prisons and the complexities surrounding this issue.

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