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D1: Gangs or Security Threat Groups? Does It Really Matter?
In this activity, you will discuss the nomenclature often used by departments of correction.
1. Departments of correction refer to prison gangs as security threat groups. Why do you think they don't just refer to them as gangs, and does it make a difference?
D2: The Aryans
Though smallest in number, the Aryan Brotherhood are generally considered the worst of the worst among prison gangs. In this activity, you will think about and discuss this. You should also watch this video (Links to an external site.)
2. The Aryan Brotherhood, though the smallest of the prison gangs, are generally considered to be the most violent. What factors or circumstances do you think have led to this?