Ethnic Groups in Prisons

What is this about?

We look at the inside functions of different ethnic groups in prisons and their transformation into a gangs.

Theories of criminology that relate to these gangs.

The Staffs role in dealing with these Gangs

My ideas to stop gangs in prisons.

Types of Gangs in Prisons

Volksfront-One of the most active skin head groups in the United States and was form inside of a prison.

Latin Kings- Was formed in Chicago started of as Puerto Ricans in the 1940s and then later Mexicans dominate the gang.

Crips And Bloods- Are a rival gang that is frequently in prisons and always causing a lot of problems.

Criminology Theories

Strain Theory: This theory states that society has certain expectations and pressures, and if those are not met by a person it may lead them to commit crime in society. When one is released from prison these pressures will take place and it may cause one to join an outside gang as well.

Routine Activities Theory: This theory states that crime will be committed by motivated offenders who have targets. gangs in prison are obviously motivated or else we wouldn’t have any gangs at all! They are motivated by many things, by anger, their motivated to protect and rule the prison, and be the dominant gang. They most certainly have very specific targets; the prison staff and everyone else who is not a member or their gang.

Staff Responsibility

Correctional officers do not play any games if these gangster start messing around punishments will be given such as No visitors, No Yard Time, and put in Solitary Confinements

My Solution

I feel that once a group of prisoners decide to bring their gangster history to prison we immediately separate those who are in the same gangs. Make sure that we get these prisoner right when they are forming because if we wait to long these group can stat forming outside of prisons.(ex. Volksfront). Make sure that all prisoners know the repercussions of what it means to be in a gang in prison.