A brief overview of the creation and growth of prison gangs in the United States.

1. Prison Gangs in the 21st Century By Ridha Ben Hammouda Everest University-South Campus

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14. Aryan Brotherhood

17. Aryan Brotherhood

20. Aryan Brotherhood

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23. Black Guerilla Family

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27. La Neustra Familia

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32. Mexican Mafia

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36. Neta

38. Neta

41. Texas Syndicate

43. Texas Syndicate

46. Prison Gangs in the 21 st Century GLOSSARY OF WORDS FOR PRISON GANGS Blood in - the policy of most gangs that requires new members to “spill someone else’s blood”, or commit a murder or aggravated assault, to join. Targets may be another gang’s member, a police or officer, or an innocent person selected at random. This is a means of protection against infiltration because police officers will refuse these membership rituals. Blood out – trying to get out of a prison gang usually results in death. Like street gangs, prison gangs consider membership is for life. Back door parole - to die in prison Bucket – county jail

48. Prison Gangs in the 21 st Century Jug-up – meal time Killing your number – serving one’s time or getting out on parole Kite – a contraband letter Lifeboat – a pardon

49. Prison Gangs in the 21 st Century Lugger – an inmate who smuggles and possesses contraband and illicit substances Red eye – hard stare Set-tripping – to switch from on gang to another Shank – a knife Street newspapers – graffiti; a communication device for gang members Taking a nap – short jail sentence

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