CJ 3074 Lecture 20: CJ3074 Lecture 20: CJ3074 Notes 3:7
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Members long to get locked up because involvement in prison gang will bolster reputation in outside world. Once released on parole continue to do business for gang left behind in prison. First known american prison gang: gypsy jokers: 1950s in washington state prison. First prison gang with nationwide connections: mexican ma a: california. Research is scares because : prison administration does not want to cooperate with outside researchers. Don"t like aws to be shown, etc. Prison gang structure: one person designated as leader - best embodies code of conduct, values, etc. Most commonly removed by prison administration (relocation-will have to start all over) New leader will get elected from council: council of members. Has to have committed at least one act of violence in prison (member of a rival gang); assault, homicide, something of the sort: rank and le members from hierarchy, oath of loyalty.
