Deck 6: Adult Gangs

Question 1

One of the preferred methods of dealing with trouble inmates is:

A) Adding prison time
B) Isolation
C) Reducing common area time
D) Prison transfer

Answer 1

B

Question 2

All are alarming features of the adult prison gang except:

A) Assaults on staff
B) Assaults on other inmates
C) Disorganization of gang
D) Drug trafficking

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The first prison gang with national ties was the:

A) Black Guerilla Family
B) Texas Syndicate
C) Mexican Mafia
D) Aryan Brotherhood

Answer 3

C

Question 4

As a result of a study by Gaes in 2002, it was determined that proson gangs are in fact:

A) Increasing
B) Decreasing
C) Staying the same
D) Non-existent

Question 5

The Texas syndicate was established in ________ at Folsom prison.

A) 1970
B) 1978
C) 1982
D) 1988

Question 6

What OMG holds the nickname, "The Mafia on Wheels"?

A) The Hells Angles
B) Bandidos
C) The Outlaws
D) The Mongols

Question 7

Currently there are approximately how many confirmed member of OMG's according to the text?

A) 10,000
B) 15,000
C) 20,000
D) 25,000

Question 8

The colors of this OMG are black and white, while the logo is a white skull (named "Charlie") affixed to two pistons.

A) The Hells Angles
B) Bandidos
C) The Outlaws
D) The Mongols

Question 9

A tattoo of "666" on a person may represent that they are a member of what gang?

A) Black Guerilla Family
B) Mexican Mafia
C) Texas Syndicate
D) Aryan Brotherhood

Question 10

Today there are approximately how many gangs that exist on the streets and in prison?

A) 3,500
B) 10,000
C) 15,000
D) 20,000

Question 11

What is the estimated percentage of inmates who are members of a prison gang according to the text?

A) 5-6%
B) 8-9%
C) 12-17%
D) 20-22%

Question 12

The Aryan brotherhood has approximately how many current members according to the text?

A) 5,000
B) 10,000
C) 15,000
D) 20,000

Question 13

What type of OMG criminal acts are typically violent crimes that arise between rivals in social settings and are committed by small numbers rather than the entire group (e.g., bar fights)?

A) Spontaneous
B) Planned
C) Short term
D) Ongoing

Question 14

Which gang is not currently part of the certified disruptive groups of prison gangs?

A) Mexican Mafia
B) The Outlaws
C) The Texas Syndicate
D) The Black Guerilla family

Question 15

According to the text, approximately what ratio of the U.S. population is currently incarcerated in a prison?

A) 1 in 100
B) 5 in 100
C) 7 in 100
D) 10 in 100

Question 16

According to the text, what percentage of gang members do not have a high school diploma or GED?

A) 25%
B) 35%
C) 50%
D) 64%

Question 17

The first documented prison gang was:

A) The Bloods
B) Hells Angels
C) The Gypsy Jokers
D) MS-13

Question 18

The Black Guerilla Family was founded in __________ at San Quentin prison by a former Black Panther member.

A) 1966
B) 1970
C) 1975
D) 1979

Question 19

According to the text, there are approximately how many known gang members incarcerated in prison?

A) 100,000
B) 122,000
C) 147,000
D) 185,000

Question 20

Which is the 2nd largest OMG and was founded in TX in 1966?

A) The Hells Angles
B) Bandidos
C) The Outlaws
D) The Mongols

Question 21

Overall, it has been estimated that approximately 20% of inmates are members of racist prison groups and gangs.

Question 22

Briefly describe the Black Guerilla Family.

Question 23

La Nuestra Familia was founded by a group of Latino individuals in the 1960's for the purpose of aiding inexperienced inmates and defending against the dominance of the Mexican Mafia.

Question 24

The United States is the leader of ______________ among industrialized nations.

Question 25

The question, "Exactly what is a prison gang?" is easily answered.

Question 26

The Mongols Nation Motorcycle Club, a predominantly _________ OMG, first originated in Montebello, California during 1969.

Question 27

Briefly describe the Mexican Mafia.

Question 28

The Mexican Mafia id well known for their ___________ against others.

Question 29

The Outlaws have an elaborate network of governance.

Question 30

An estimated 230,000 riders belong to the American Motorcyclist Association, one of the largest motorcycle clubs in the United States.

Question 31

The first prison gang, the Gypsy Jokers, emerged in the 1950s in Washington.

Question 32

The Aryan Brotherhood was formed in 1960 by former Black Panther inmates.

Question 33

How do the percenters match up to the other 99% of "Bikers"?

Question 34

Most motorcycle gangs are characterized by their rebellious attitudes and refusal to adapt to mainstream ___________.

Question 35

The first step in impacting the operation of prison gangs is to properly identify gang members when they enter into a correctional institution.

Question 36

Compared to typical street gangs, prison gangs are particularly dangerous, as they have been characterized as a more streamlined, efficient version of gangs that are present on the streets due to their superior organization and leadership structure.

Question 37

Even though it is one of the smallest prison gangs, the Aryan Brotherhood accounts for 18% of all prison _____________.

Question 38

The United States is currently the leader of incarceration among other industrialized nations.