Inmate Societies
Groups of inmates who have unique mental, physical, or social characteristics that distinguish them from the general population.
Special populations
Name FOUR examples of STG symbols, graffiti, colors, signs, and tattoos:
Forming hand signs with left or right hand, wearing hats cocked or tilted 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 combos, wearing identifiers or icons in combination, using COMMON PHRASE EX. “All is one”, using hand signals on graffiti in certain directions, nonverbal communication
This STG structure contains one inmate, who is a strong leader, with at least two or more sublevels of command
The pyramid structure
A common mood disorder that is a clinically diagnosed mental illness with alternating episodes of depression and mania. Symptoms include loud, quick, uninterrupted speech, racing thoughts, fidgeting, and hyperactivity
Bipolar Disorder
What is a type of developmental disability that is a lifelong condition characterized by slow intellectual development?
Intellectual disability
A disabled inmate may use their assigned medical appliance (wheelchair, cane) to do what?
To move contraband from one location to another
Who creates service plans designed to meet the medical and mental health needs of inmates with limitations?
A physician
What is the fastest growing criminal population?
Females
When an inmate does not consent, is coerced by open or implied threats or violence, or is unable to consent or refuse what has taken place?
Sexual abuse
A form of punishment in which an inmate is found guilty of committing violations, is in confinement for a specific period to an individual cell, based upon authorized penalties for prohibited conduct
Disciplinary confinement
What do inmate societies tend to form around? (Hint: There are 7!)
Race, religion, medical needs, geographical identity, ethnicity, cultural background, and socioeconomic status
What does the STG slang “drop a dime” mean?
To snitch or tell on someone
What STG structure includes school-based gangs and some hybrid gangs?
Flux or circular structure
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON mood disorders you may encounter. A clinically diagnosed mental illness for a person having multiple, major depressive episodes that can last several weeks.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
True or False: An inmate with an intellectual disability will benefit from taking psychiatric medication.
False
pushing a wheelchair, changing linens, providing bowel care and hygiene assistance, and feeding
A syndrome most notable after dinner hours that become active after dark, have a tendency to wander, and may have mood swings
Sundown syndrome
What are three medical services available to female inmates?
Gynecological, obstetric, and prenatal
Who are targets of sexual abuse?
Lgbtq, young inmates, have disabilities, biracial, or have been victims of previous sexual abuse
What type of inmate is housed in a single-cell special housing?
Death row inmates
What are two reasons the inmates will bond together in a society?
Common background, sometimes for protection
Name THREE STGs that have documented history, a written set of laws or codes, and can have an organizational structure.
Latin kings, Bloods, Crips, Aryan Brotherhood, Klu Klux Klan, MS-13, SUR-13
Individuals or a group of criminal gang members who come to prison and realign themselves with traditional and non-traditional stgs
Transitional STGs
A disorder that has the characteristics including excessive nervousness, tension, apprehension, “fight or flight” behavior, excessive fear, or anticipation of looming danger, flashbacks, or ritualistic behavior
Anxiety disorder
During a violent incident involving an intellectually disabled inmate, what should you avoid?
Using batons, chemical agents, EIDs, speciality impact munitions, and other authorized non-lethal weapons
A personal care attendant is NOT responsible for …
Handling or having access to medical devices, such as needles, medications, surgical instruments, or other health care activities or records
Supervising and monitoring juveniles includes physical observation and documented checks by facility supervisory staff at intervals of no more than how many minutes?
10 minutes
How do you determine an inmate’s genital status?
Conversations with them, reviewing medical records, or if necessary learning the info as a part of a broader medical examination conducted in private by a medical practitioner
Inmates who are victims of sexual abuse can display behaviors associated with experiencing trauma such as…
hyper-vigilance , acting without thinking, inablility to calm down, intense or prolonged anxiety, irritability, aggressiveness, impulsiveness
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What society are often hybrids of multiple racial groups and may not reflect a single race?
Racial societies
Why are STGs a threat to the orderly operation of a correctional facility?
What are some deterrents practiced by correctional facilities to discourage STG activity?
Being aware of STG activity, maintaining a flow of information with outside law enforcement, and recognizing and seizing stg contraband
A disorder defined by an inflated sense of importance, a need for admiration or desired to be feared or notorious, and consists of dramatic emotional behaviors, difficulties with relationships, a lack of empathy for others and aggression when challenged
Narcissistic personality disorder
Agency policy may require having what to provide crisis intervention with an intellectually disabled inmate?
Agency policy may involve having a qualified mental health professionals provide crisis intervention and attempt to de-escalate the situation and prevent use of force
Which type of disease spreads through direct contact with an infected person or indirectly through means such as a biting insect or drinking glasses?
Communicable disease
You should assign jobs for elderly inmates based on what?
The physical limitations and on the inmates medical grade and classification
Why will some inmates take on a more dominant intimate partner?
For protection
Who is responsible for separating the alleged victim and abuser and preserving and protecting any crime scene until appropriate steps can be taken?
The first responding officer
In rural areas, inmates cannot be detained in adult jails except for 24 hours (plus weekends and holidays). How long can they be kept in urban areas?
Six hours
How do inmates in similar socioeconomic groups control certain activities within the inmate population? (Hint: There are 3!)
Money, contraband, and influence
What is STG code?
A form of cryptic communication using written symbols and letters, broken by matching the letter with the symbol
What can documenting STG activity do to an inmate?
Increase their criminal penalties or change their classification and housing
Who can refer an inmate for mental health services?
The Florida commission of offender review, the officer, or health services staff at a previous institution
What do terminally ill inmates have an increased risk of due to experience of anger and depression?
Suicide
What are some status offenses that juveniles may commit that DO NOT hold them in secure detention or confinement, but will give them community-based services?
Skipping school, running away, breaking curfew, and possession or use of alcohol
What percent of minority youth account for the juvenile population held in custody?
75%