Aryan Brotherhood

One of the most infamous prison gangs is the Aryan Brotherhood. Few details about their earliest days are known, but they quickly became known and feared by the 1970s. They are ruthless, dangerous, and brutal. Founded during the civil rights movement, white supremacist inmates at the San Quentin prison created a gang of their own for protection. Over time, as their power grew, so did their criminal activity. Also known as The Brand, they are among six major prison gangs that are recognized nationally

While representation varies based on individual preferences, the general sign of the Aryan Brotherhood comes in the form of a shamrock, the letters “AB”, or three sixes. Members of the prison gang will generally have these symbols tattooed somewhere on their body. Only members of the AB are permitted to wear the “brand” of the gang and individuals found to be wearing the tattoo without consent of AB leadership are subject to death (Diaz, 2013). Leadership within the organization is scattered due

inmates, their progress in their sentences, rehabilitation and recidivism. Aryan Brotherhood (AB) Gender Makeup: Male Racial Makeup: White Example of Aryan Brotherhood graffiti. Origin: Originated in 1967 in the San Quentin State Prison, California Department of Corrections. Characteristics: Unaffiliated splinter groups sometimes use the name of their state along with the name "Aryan Brotherhood" (e.g., Aryan Brotherhood of Texas). Members display many white supremacist, neo-Nazi characteristics

The Aryan brotherhood originated in San Quentin prison in 1967. The brotherhood provided protection for white individuals from black and Hispanic groups, specifically the Mexican Mafia. The Aryan brotherhood was founded by white supremacists Thomas Silverstine, Barry Mills and Tyler Bingham in 1964 at the San Quentin prison. The gang transformed into revenue when it began gaining power. The basic beliefs of the Aryan Brotherhood is “Pure” white people are superior to people of other race. The only

Abstract Prison gang/security threat groups are growing and impacting penitentiary's around the world in a negative way. The Aryan Brotherhood, The Guerilla Family, and the Mexican Mafia are three of many powerful and efficient gangs that flourished in a California prison. Each of these gangs has its own differences and have a long-term history that explains to the reader how these gangs started their record of criminal acts such as murder, drug trafficking, etc. Correctional staff main goal is

Aryan Brotherhood was found in 1964 in a Federal prison system, which is San Quentin State Prison in California, United States. This gang was known as the “Brand or AB”. The brotherhood is a white supremacist prison gang that is known for the violent criminal activities in and out of prison. During the 1960`s, a group of white convicts serving time at San Quentin, were fed up with the with white prisoners being victimized by one particular predominant gang known as “The Black Gorilla Family”. However

the prison system a lot of money throughout the country. The Aryan brotherhood was originally started in the San Quentin prison in California in 1967. “Members display many white supremacist, neo-nazi characteristics and ideology, but often but often state their goals as simply “getting high and getting over,” or making their stay in prison as comfortable as possibly” (Florida Department of Corrections). Being that the Aryan Brotherhood is made up of white people, who show that neo-nazi mentality

Within the communities surrounding, the findings concluded that the Aryan Brotherhood would be the majority special population gang. The Aryan Brotherhood is considered to be the majority gang located within Knox County, Tennessee. The Aryan Brotherhood was founded in 1960 with the primary principle being to defend against other ethnic groups who were forming gangs. The Aryan Brotherhood consists of white Caucasians and began within the prison walls around California. Membership initiation

Prison gangs within the penal system are problematic and a multifaceted issue for several reasons. One reason gangs are so problematic in the penal system is due to the threat they impose on others, including other types of gang-bangers, non-gang affiliated inmates, correctional staff, prison administration, and the overall security of the facility itself. According to research, “A composite measure of gang misconduct represents the threat that particular gangs pose to prison order” (Gaes, Wallace

The Black Guerilla Family It seems only fitting after exploring the violent exploits of the Aryan Brotherhood, that the next gang to be evaluated is that of the Black Guerilla Family (a sworn enemy of the Aryan Brotherhood). A man named George Jackson initially founded this dangerous gang in 1966 while in the California prison system (Streetgang#1, 2009). It was initially comprised of members from some other