The importation model posits that inmate society is shaped by external rather than internal factors (i.e., the attributes that inmates bring with them when they enter the prison).

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The importation model suggests that the behaviors and social systems within prisons are influenced by the backgrounds, values, and identities that inmates bring from the outside world, rather than being primarily shaped by the prison environment itself.

The Importation Model Posits That Inmate Society Is Shaped by External