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2012
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Gangs in the United States
Internet Accuracy Project.
You will find the most extensive "alphabetical listing of gang acronyms, abbreviations, identifiers, and graffiti tags used in the United States" at this website. This resource is for you if you need to find some basic information about gangs.... Read More
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2012
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Locked Down: Gangs in the Supermax
By Montgomery, Michael.
American RadioWorks (St. Paul, MN).
The activities of gangs in the supermax at California’s Pelican Bay State Prison are investigated. Resultant findings are posted to this website. Here you can listen to an hour long documentary regarding gangs in the supermax, read the transcript, hear extended interviews from former gang members and prison staff, read about the author’s experience inside the prison, and read a three part expose.... Read More
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2012
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Security Threat Group Prevention, Identification and Management Strategy
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Sacramento, CA).
“The purpose of this document is to establish updated policies and procedures for the identification of criminal gangs and their affiliates. Further, this proposal establishes a uniform process for the management of these groups and other individuals within the CDCR [California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation] … [and] creates a graduated privilege process associated with individual offender behaviors” (p. 10). This document is comprised of nine sections: background; definitions; pur... Read More
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40 pages
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2012
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Correctional Institution Inspection Committee: Security Threat Groups
Correctional Institution Inspection Committee (Columbus, OH).
Issues related to security threat groups (STGs) in Ohio prisons are covered. Sections of this brief are: what a security threat group is; what they do; what the largest STGs are in Ohio prisons; STG statistics; STG management; STG identification; number of inmates identified as STG members by institution; and STG members by percent of institution population.... Read More
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3 pages
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2012
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If You Don't Know About Gangs - You Should, Parts I-III
By Osterstuck, Greg.
corrections.com (Scituate, MA).
This series of articles provide a general primer about gangs on the street and in prisons. Topics discussed include what a gang is, gang violence, reasons juveniles join gangs, the gang leader, gang protectiveness, and recruiting of new members. Information is then provided for the Bloods, Crips, Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings), Neta Association, Mara Sakvatrucha (MA, MS-13), Folk Nation, Mexican Mafia, Juggalo, and skinheads.... Read More
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2011
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Prison Slang Words
prisonoffenders.com.
This list of words tends to focus on gang slang.... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Prison Offenders: Prison Gangs, Prison Stories, Prison News
PrisonOffenders.com.
Descriptions of various topics related to prison offenders can be found at this website. If you want a quick introduction to various prison issues this is a good place to start. Points of entry include: about the website; topics; news; White gangs; Hispanic gangs; Black gangs; videos; prison art; prison tattoos; correctional officer job description; and prison weapons.... Read More
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2010
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Gang Clothing
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The unique contribution of this article is its list of sports team apparel/logos and associated gangs. In addition, the general clothing and styles worn by gangs are described.... Read More
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3 p.
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2010
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History of Street Gangs in the United States
By Howell, James C.; Moore, John P..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Gang Center (Tallahassee, FL).
This bulletin should be the first stop for anyone interested in gangs and their history. Topics discussed include: the influence of population migration patterns on gang emergence; street gang emergence in the Northeast; gangs in New York City; modern-day Eastern gangs; street gangs in Chicago; modern-day Midwest gangs; gang names and alliances; gang growth in the West; Los Angeles’ gangs; modern-day gangs in the West; gang emergence in the South; immigrant group waves; “transnational” gangs; 18... Read More
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25 p.
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2010
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Prisons and Terrorism: Radicalization and De-Radicalization in 15 Countries
King's College London. International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR) (London, England); University of Maryland. National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (College Park, MD).
Anyone involved with the challenges inherent in prison radicalization needs to read this report. Five chapters present a look at an issue, the practice, and recommendations related to: prison regimes for terrorists; prison radicalization; collective de-radicalization and disengagement; and individual de-radicalization and disengagement. A few findings from this publication include: facilities that are overcrowded, short of staff, and managed ineffectively can lead to an environment that fosters ... Read More
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64 p.
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2010
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Guidelines to Gang Reentry
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Parole and Probation Association (Lexington, KY); Association of State Correctional Administrators (Hagerstown, MD); Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) (Tallahassee, FL).
This guide provides suggestions “to assist gang-involved individuals returning to the community from confinement … [and] for planning interventions for gang-involved defendants/offenders, along with helpful hints for facilitating effective and efficient reentry.” Sections following the “Literature Review: Reentry and Gang-Affiliated Offenders” by James Howell are: institutional phase of reentry from intake to release; structured reentry phase—transitional work done by both the institution and co... Read More
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1 CD
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2010
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Deradicalization: A Review of the Literature with Comparison to Findings in the Literatures on Deganging and Deprogramming
By Morris, Madeline; Eberhard, Frances; Rivers, Jessica; Watsula, Michael.
Institute for Homeland Security Solutions (IHSS) (Research Triangle Park, NC).
“This research brief reviews the literature on deradicalization and evaluates the methodology of deradicalization programs, based on the research identifying individual motivations for entering and exiting terrorist organizations, providing comparison with relevant findings in the literatures on “deprogramming” of cult members and “deganging” (p. 1). This literature review begins with a discussion of the affiliative factors contributing to a person’s radicalization at the mass, group, and indivi... Read More
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13 pages
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2009
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Security Threat Groups (STGs)
Arizona Dept. of Corrections (Phoenix, AZ).
“The purpose of this Department Order is to minimize the threat that inmate gang or gang like activity poses to the safe, secure and efficient operation of institutions … Minimizing gang or gang like activity shall be accomplished by the identification, certification and validation of prison gangs and gang members, the debriefing and segregation of inmates who disavow gang membership, and a step-down process for gang members who participate in programming, shun gang activity and affiliation, and... Read More
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24 pages
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2009
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Prison Gangs: A Review and Survey of Strategies
By Winterdyk, John; Fillipuzzi, Nikki; Mescier, Jessia; Hencks, Crystal; Ruddell, Rick.
Correctional Service of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario).
Results are reported from a study about gangs and Security Threat Groups (STGs) in U.S. prisons. In particular, gang interventions, identification and mapping of gangs, and gang management strategy evaluation are examined. Findings are organized into the following areas: STG and gang membership; STG management strategies; strategies for reducing STG recruitment; reducing STG influence; STG and gang renunciation and treatment; and STG and gang investigation. “Overall, while there is clear evidenc... Read More
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45 pages
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2009
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Gangland Behind Bars: How and Why Organized Criminal Street Gangs Thrive in New Jersey’s Prisons . . . And What Can Be Done About It
New Jersey. Commission of Investigation (Trenton, NJ).
An exhaustive investigation regarding the impact of gangs on New Jersey’s correctional system is described. Individuals that deal with gang intelligence and intervention will find the observations made during this comprehensive examination informative and the source of ideas on how to reduce the effects of gangs in their own agencies. Sections after an executive summary are: introduction; key findings for inmate financial transactions, inmate communications, security lapses and contraband, inade... Read More
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96 pages
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2009
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National Gang Threat Assessment 2009
National Gang Intelligence Center (Washington, DC); National Drug Intelligence Center (Johnstown, PA).
The serious threat that criminal gangs pose to public safety is explained. Sections of this report include: key findings; scope and methodology; key questions and assumptions; gang proliferation; gang membership; gang types; criminal activities; illicit finance; gang communications; gang members in the military; gang relationships with DTOs (drug trafficking organizations) and other criminal organizations; cross-border gang activity; gang activity in Indian Country; female involvement in gangs; ... Read More
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38 p.
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2009
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Review of the Phoenix/New Freedom Gang Intervention Curriculum
By Isorena, Teresa.
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Adult Research Branch (Sacramento, CA).
Results are provided from an assessment of the Phoenix/New Freedom gang intervention curriculum. This review contains these sections: background; general findings; conclusion and recommendations; and summary of telephone survey findings from New Jersey, Wisconsin, Florida, New Mexico, Georgia, and Ohio. The curriculum appears less than effective for females and younger children, yet still shows some promise.... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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The National Gang Center
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
National Gang Center (Tallahassee, FL).
Information about the National Gang Center can be found at this website. Points of entry are: the latest news; training; policy issues; web resources; threat assessments; surveys and analysis; and contact information.... Read More
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3 p.
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2008
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Sharing Gang Intelligence Bridging the Gap: Corrections - Police - Educators [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
Gangs are a growing national problem that all elements of the public safety community must effectively manage. Collaboration and information sharing are key to managing gangs effectively and safeguarding public and institutional safety. A diverse panel of experts addresses various processes, methods, technologies, partnerships, and information sharing programs related to gangs and their potential networks of intelligence. This broadcast will be of interest to police, corrections, military, and c... Read More
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3 DVDs (249 min.) + 1 CD
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2007
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Security Threat Groups on the Inside
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice (Austin, TX).
Answers to frequently asked questions about Security Threat Groups (STGs) or prison gangs are provided. Topics covered include: what a STG is; the 12 STGs recognized in Texas prisons; why an offender joins a STG; what the indicators of STG membership are; how STGs recruit members; what administrative segregation is; what a STG can do to your family if your son/daughter joins; what STG members and/or their family and friends face upon their release from prison; and what to do to get out of a STG.... Read More
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5 pages
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2007
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Do No Harm: A Briefing Paper on the Reentry of Gang-Affiliated Individuals in New Jersey
By Greenberg, Richard.
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (Newark, NJ).
Strategies for reintegrating gang-affiliated offenders into New Jersey communities are explained. Sections after an executive summary are: introduction; background and context -- gangs and gang interventions, reentry dynamics of gang-affiliated individuals, and gang-related prison and parole programs in New Jersey; promising strategies -- pre-release and post-release interventions; and lessons learned.... Read More
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27 p.
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2001
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Options for Managing Difficult Inmates [Videoconference held on June 13, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Difficult inmates, such as those who have gang affiliations, chronic behavioral problems or who are mentally or socially challenged, require more complex management interventions. This program presents a menu of options for managing difficult inmates, discusses barriers, and identifies resources. Segments of this presentation include:
- Description of the "difficult" inmate
- Criteria for placement and release to special housing
- Program options that are working nationally
- Ob... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2000
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Correctional Strategies in Gang Management [Videoconference Held July 19, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This videoconference presents information regarding effective ways to combat gangs, security threat groups (STG), and disruptive groups. Administrators from the following agencies discuss what is working for them in the management of gangs -- Massachusetts Department of Correction, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Connecticut Department of Correction, California Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons. Detailed attention is paid to: |
1 DVD (164 min.)
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1998
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Gangs, Community and Corrections [Videoconference held June 10, 1998]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This is a 2-hour forum on gang-related criminal activity in the community and within the correctional environment. Program objectives are to help viewers: identify gangs and deviant groups; create strategies for interagency collaboration; implement strategies for identification and management of gangs; and understand the impact of gangs on the community.
The first half of the program focuses on problems related to gangs in the community. Points addressed include identifying gangs and deviant... Read More
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1 DVD (125 min)
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1995
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting [January 22-24, 1995, Longmont, Colorado]
National Institute of Corrections Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
Jail administrators, recognizing the serious problems caused by gang members held in local jails, focused exclusively on the issue of gangs in jails at this meeting. Presentations centered on the following issues: identification of gang members; housing policies; relationship of gang activity to inmate services and programs; and how to address gang activity through intergovernmental cooperation. All participants expressed support for a "zero tolerance" policy in dealing with gangs in local jails... Read More
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57 p.
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1995
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Prison Security: Security Tips Checklists
By Milosovich, John T..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
These security tips checklists were compiled from prison security training seminars conducted through the National Institute of Corrections. Topics addressed include: security audits, facility planning, technology, post analysis, staff recruitment, programming, security threat groups, continuum of force, supermax institutions and emergency preparedness. The appendices include lists of crisis indicators, emergency response resources, benefits of good security, and consequences of poor security.... Read More
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47 p.
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