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Gangs in Ga Prisons

Gangs, entrenched in our prisons, wield undue influence, creating an environment of fear and coercion. When gangs are allowed to mingle freely with civilian inmates, they seize the opportunity to recruit new members, particularly targeting the young and vulnerable.

Dereliction of Duty

As an extreme component of creating extreme conditions for inmates, dereliction of duty is the most direct. When officers intentionally engage in conduct that causes direct harm such as failing to ensure everyone has access to food, health care, protection, wellness, and an environment conducive to rehabilitation they are directly causing hunger, starvation, illness, and …