CRIM 36 — Gangs and Corrections
Specialized knowledge relating to the correctional impact of gangs. The history of gangs and the issues associated with the development of gangs. Focus on the emergence of prison gangs following a series of changes within correctional systems. Review of the types of gangs and the criminal activities associated with the gang. Special emphasis on the prison gang and correctional issues including identification, intake, classification, communication, and trends. Psychological and sociological dynamics. Institutional management and future trends. (A, CSU)