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2012
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
WEB
2012
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, he... Read More
WEB
2011
This list of words tends to focus on gang slang.... Read More
WEB
2011
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; H... Read More
WEB
2010
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
WEB
2010
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; moder... Read More
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2010
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 ... Read More
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2010
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 effici... Read More
WEB
2009
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... Read More
WEB
2009
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 informativ... Read More
PDF
2009
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; illi... Read More
PDF
2009
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 Jer... Read More
PDF
2009
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
WEB
2008
The relationship between public housing reform in Memphis (TN) and the city's rising crime rate is investigated. It appears crime and gangs have left the razed housing projects and moved into suburbia.... Read More
WEB
2008
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 pan... Read More
VIDEO
2008
The case of Kevin Lamar James is used to illustrate how inmates can become radicalized to the point of committing terrorist acts. Kevin James and several accomplices were found guilty of "conspiring to wage war against the United States." James ran t... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
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... Read More
2000 NIC Publication
Information regarding effective ways to combat gangs, security threat groups (STG), and disruptive groups is presented during this 3-hour videoconference. Administrators from the following agencies discuss what is working for them in the management o... Read More
1998 NIC Publication
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 s... Read More
1995 NIC Publication
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; hous... Read More
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1995 NIC Publication
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, ... Read More
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