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There is a continuing scholarly debate over the nature of prisoner subculture: while some sociologists argue that society and culture within prisons are unique, created primarily or exclusively by the circumstances of imprisonment, [7] others hold that these societies are determined by wider cultural influences. [8]
[13] [14] Peckerwood is also used by some prison systems as a generic name for any white supremacist threat group, which has sometimes been a source of confusion. [1] In and out of prison, the peckerwood subculture is most common in California, Texas and the U.S. South and Southwest, but less in the Midwest and Northeast. [6] [1]
Motorcycling subculture in the United States (2 C, 10 P) N. Naturism in the United States (1 C, 15 P) Nerd culture (23 C, 81 P) S. ... Inmate Code This page was last ...
Interactions between strangers are facilitated because you do not have to know an individual's reputation, only a gang's reputation. Some prison gangs are transplanted from the street. In some circumstances, prison gangs "outgrow" the internal world of life inside the penitentiary, and go on to engage in criminal activities on the outside. [5]
Don't Interfere With Inmate Interests. Never rat on an inmate, don't be nosy, don't have loose lips, and never put an inmate on the spot. Don't Fight With Other Inmates. Don't lose your head; do your own time. Don't Exploit Inmates. If you make a promise, keep it, don't steal from inmates, don't sell favors, and don't go back on bets. Maintain ...
An anonymous inmate said this has led some Mike Durfee State Prison residents to extort fellow offenders for their commissary money. The Argus Leader has chosen not to release the name of the ...
Describing Texas prisons as so hot that inmates cool off by splashing themselves with toilet water or faking suicide attempts to get moved to cooler medical areas, advocates on Tuesday asked a ...
Pejorative term for inmates who work in clerical positions within the prison. Portmanteau of 'Screw' and 'Crim'. Segro Segregation wing Shiv Makeshift stabbing weapon Spinner An inmate acting strangely, highly associated with mental health issues Sweeper An inmate paid by the prison to do domestic duties Tea leaf Rhyming slang for Petty thief ...