Inmate Societies
These are groups of inmates who have unique mental, physical, or special characteristics that distinguish themselves from the general population.
Special Population
A formal or informal ongoing organization, association, or group.
Double Pts if you can answer this questions below
Is a criminal enterprise, or an organization of a continuing nature, that engages repeatedly in acts of a crime individually, or collectively..
Criminal Gangs
Security Threat Group (STG)
Contains a single leader representing each clique; however, the leaders do not answer to a higher command, and they will often meet to consult with one another.
The Linear Structure
A pattern of substance use that leads to significant impairment or distress.
Substance Misuse/Abuse
Who defines Disability and What is a Disability?
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities.
Inmates might align with others they think have ____, ____ wanting to be more like them.
Power, Intimidating
STGS can commit the same crimes i the facility they commit outside the facility.
True or False
True
STGs rule by ______ , so there's no leader, and members make all decisions by consensus.
Committee
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What is the process of ridding the body of drugs?
Drug Addiction
Detoxification
What's the difference between a Physical and Mental impairment?
Physical: A physical disorder or condition, disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more body systems.
Mental: Any mental or psychological disorder, such as intellectual disability, neurocognitive disorder, emotional or mental llness, or specific learn dsabilities
What are the five basic societies?
Racial, Religious, Medical Issues, Geographical, and Socioeconomic
Does not fall under the criteria of a traditional STG, can be without laws or code, but still have organizational structure.
Non-traditional STG
Who would you go to, to report STG activity and observations so that information can flow to law enforcement outside of the facility?
STG Coordinator
Name at least 5 physical withdrawal symptoms.
If you name all 9, give yourself a pat on the back.
- Sweating
- Racing Heart
- Palpitations
- Muscle tensions
- Tightness in the chest
- Difficulty Breathing
- Tremor
- Nausea Vomiting, Diarrhea
What does the ADA consider impairments?
Name 5.
- Contagious and Non-Contagious Diseases/Conditions
- Orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Referring to the book for the rest of it
Name at least 5
Double Pts if you name all 9
- Members of gangs
- People with substance use disorder
- people with mental illness or an Intellectual disability
- People with long term medical conditions or physical disabilities
- Women, Elderly, Juveniles, LGBTQ+
- People in special confinement or on death row
STG symbols, graffiti, colors, signs, and tattoos may include?
Name 5
- Forming hand signs with the left or right hand
- Wearing hats cocked or tilted to the left or right
- Rolling up one pant leg
- Untying one shoe
- Resting the hand in a specific pocket
- Wearing jewelry turned at an angle
- Wearing specific color combination
- Referring to the book for the rest of them
During cell searches what should you look for in terms of shifting Contraband items when STG activities increase?
Name all 4
- Weapons
- Cellphones
- Gang Literature
- Quantity of commissary Items
Increase Searches
What does the ADA not consider as a disability?
- Gender Disorders
- Sexual Behavioral disorders
- Urge Disorders
- Substance Disorders
(If you named specific ones you are still right)
Inmates tend to form around these societies?
Name at least 7
Race, Religion, Medical needs, Geographical Identity,
Ethnicity, Cultural Background, Socioeconomic Status, Social & Financial Status, Physical size, Crimes committed, number of repeated offense, and length of sentence
Decipher this STG slang sentence.
"Yo chief! A banger's bout to catch a v from the crabs!
Yo gang leader! A gang member is about to get punished from the crips!
What can happen to an inmate when they're identified as a potential STG member?
- Increase Criminal Penalties
- Change in their Classification and Housing Status
Agencies should screen all inmates to identify?
Name all 3.
- Substance misuse
- Determine the severity of the substance misuse
- Provide the appropriate drug treatment program or rehab service for drug treatment.
What does the ADA provide guidelines for?
Housing and Monitoring Disabled Inmates