Project C: Research Design

Gangs in Prison Are a Major Contributor to Violence in Prison

Gangs in Prison Are a Major Contributor to Violence in Prison

Introduction

The study is based on providing research design for a crucial topic 'Gangs in Prison Are a Major Contributor to Violence in Prison'. Violence in prisons is increasing due to formation of gangs that are involved in illegal activities within the prison. In this research study the weaknesses of the prison authorities will be analyzed as they are found unable to manage the prisoners in the prisons. Prisons are getting overcrowded day by day and therefore the chances of violence are getting increased. The prisoners should be made well aware of rules and regulations formed by the authorities and the authorities should make them follow it accordingly. The gangs that are formed within the prisons are the major source of violence and this need to be stopped. The study will be beneficial for the prison authorities as well as the law enforcement authorities in maintaining effective control and in selection of those strategies that will encourage positive behavior in all the existing inmates of the prisons.

Background of the Study

The study is based on highlighting the violence and criminal activities that are committed by various active gangs in the prisons of United States. The most common activities that are committed or controlled by these gangs are human trafficking and drug smuggling. An existence of strong prison gangs is an ultimate expression of primacy of the law rule and state authority. These gangs thrive in confinement and are found in almost all the prisons of the world. Prison violence has been studied in for decades but still there are many questions that have not been answered yet. This study will help in identifying the intensity of violence that is created by prison gangs' members and non-gang members.

Purpose of Study

The purpose of the study was to explore the contribution of prison gangs in creating violence in the prisons. Prison gangs are engaged in hosting of criminal activities that directly cause threats to the stability and security of states or countries. 

Aims and Objectives

Following are the aims and objective of the study:

To identify the reason behind an increase in prison gangs.

To measure the effectiveness of prison authorities in controlling increased prison gangs.

To inform the prison administrative authorities about the intentions of prison gangs and what motivates inmates to join these gangs.

To recommend strategies that can help prison administration in stopping violence and crimes by prison gangs.

Hypothesis for the Study

The hypothesis for the study is as follows:

Ho: The prison gangs play a Major role in creation of criminal activities and violence in Prisons?

Ha: The prison gangs do not play a Major role in creation of criminal activities and violence in Prisons?

Literature Review

In United States there are six major gangs in prisons that are nationally recognized for their involvement and participation in organized violence and crimes. Although, these gangs are not having any known official attachment with any other alliances but still they ...