Gangs in Prison Are a Major Contributor to Violence in Prison

Gangs in Prison Are a Major Contributor to Violence in Prison

Introduction

There has been a major concern of gangs in correctional facilities. This phenomenon has been common in prisons since 1960s, and continues to be a major problem over the years in correctional structures. In the year 1920, the number of prison gang was over 1300 in Chicago city and many other cities liked Los Angeles had started witnessing prison gangs. To critically understand this problem, it is important to explore the history and type of prison gangs that exist. In most prisons there is frequent unruly behavior and violence because of the prison environment. The kind of lifestyle among inmates makes a society of its own. The modern gangs have distinct colors of clothing's particularly for identification. They come from all race, black, Asian, Hispanic and Caucasian.

Discussion

Prison gang organizations have been a major issue in the United States. Gang organization and gang related crimes are increasing in America. The current detonation in gang research has tinted the significance description for gang associations and gang related crime. Prisons are faced with multiplicity of social issues, in the media, in the school, on the street corner, in the home and in the communities (Rabiger 2003).

Overall, this research proposal paper will examine the influences and behaviors of Prison gang organizations as well as other juvenile organization programs that can help rehabilitate young gang members. The findings of this research proposal paper will result from weeks of observation and analysis of gang related books. This study is to also reduce and prevent gang activity.

Crimes conducted in prisons by gangs and their resolution

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