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GANG VIOLENCE IN PENAL INSTITUTIONS - EXECUTIVE SESSION CALIFORNIA SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CIVIL DISORDER, MARCH 15, 1974

NCJ Number
32531
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1974
Length
104 pages
Annotation
EDITED TRANSCRIPT OF TESTIMONY CONCERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF PRISON GANGS SUCH AS THE MEXICAN MAFIA, VENCEREMOS, THE ARYAN BROTHERHOOD, THE BLACK GUERRILLA FAMILY, AND NUESTRA FAMILIA (NEW FAMILY).
Abstract
THE IDENTITY OF ALL EXCEPT ONE OF THE SEVEN WITNESSES WAS CONCEALED THROUGH EDITING FOR PROTECTIVE REASONS. WITNESSES INCLUDED A SPECIAL AGENT AND A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND AN UNDERCOVER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.