The writer of this paper details relevant statistics and data regarding the growing problem of
violence and gang related
incidents in
prisons, both in America and around the world. This paper cites federal reports which state that there was a 400% increase in prison gang disturbances during the 1990s. This paper examines the unique management issues facing prison guards and administrators in trying to control the violence. The writer explores several published articles with information and solutions to the gang violence problem in prisons. This paper delves into the reason gangs exist in prison, which include current gang members who enter prisons who are quick to locate affiliate members from their own gang. Young people who enter prison for the first time learn quickly that the fastest way to get protection from the older, tougher inmates is to join a gang. The writer discusses the importance of systematically monitoring gangs in prison for purposes of seizing drugs and other illegal contraband. This paper also examines the lack of rules or
restrictions in dealing with gangs in prison. Table of Contents: Abstract Introduction The Statistics Monitoring Restrictions Characteristics Common to all the Gangs Around the World Include Conclusion Works Cited