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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.

Statement on Use of Inmate Security Officers

Official Statement from Georgia Prisoners’ Speak on the Use of Incarcerated Individuals for Staff Security Functions in Georgia Prisons Recent testimonies from various state prisons in Georgia, including Dooly State Prison, Smith State Prison, and Valdosta State Prison, have exposed a troubling practice where correctional officers recruit and utilize incarcerated individuals to perform staff security …