PRISON SYSTEM

Dealing with sub-groups and gangs in a prison system

Dealing with sub-groups and gangs in a prison system

Introduction

The gang systems in prison, i.e. groups of people, who usually rule over an area, are a part of the American prison culture. These gangs can be found in almost all the prison facilities,. The purpose of the study is to analyze the development of gangs, and how they have managed to grow so much in the different societies of America.

Discussion

Gangs today are a worldwide phenomenon and, moreover, not unique to contemporary societies. Youth gangs have existed in Western and Eastern societies for ...