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... Most of these inmates find sanctuary in gangs. Inmates join gangs for protection. Gangs in correctional facilities are more of a necessity, unlike street gangs. ... There are numerous gangs in correctional facilities but among the most common are the Latin Kings, Five Percent Nation, and the Netas. Some gangs in these facilities are extensions of neighborhood street gangs. ... There are also less common prison gangs like Los Solidos, Latin Locos, G27, Nation, Brotherhood, Elm City Boys, 20 Luv, and Esses. White gangs almost always originate in prison and are a minority. ... However, note, "when researching the origin of gangs it is sometimes difficult to distinguish fact from fiction or legend"(Walker, 1). ... He states that inmates in Monmouth County Jail do not call these groups’ gangs. ... Furthermore he states that it is the system and those people who are ignorant to gangs that call them gangs. ... Philly gangs greatly outnumbered any other gangs and most often excluded outsiders. Black inmates that were not from Philly formed their own gangs, which did not have as much power. Black gangs competed with each other over turf and the control for "contraband" sales. ... Black gangs primarily operated as moneymaking enterprises. "White gangs at Graterford were a completely different story" (Hassine, 63).
Approximate Word count = 1238
Approximate Pages = 5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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