Inmates who are classified as gang members are automatically placed in step-down programs as a means of interdiction and control.

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Not all inmates classified as gang members are automatically placed in step-down programs; placement depends on the specific policies of the correctional facility and the behavior of the inmate. Step-down programs are often used for those who show a willingness to disengage from gang activities, rather than being a blanket approach for all gang-affiliated inmates.

Inmates Who Are Classified as Gang Members Are Automatically Placed