“Security Threat Groups”

Started as form of protection for members.
Use conformity to maintain power.
Control and monitor most activity in prison.
Ex.: drugs, tobacco, tattooing

Black Guerilla Family
Unique Norms

Primarily limited on racial basis
Blood In, Blood Out
Prove Dedication

Support for Incarcerated

Microscopic Letters
Ancient Languages
Patterns within letters or words
Code-switching to establish identification

Thank You for Your Attention
From Corbin, Christina, Terri, Jennifer, Adam, and Matt