New jail gangs forming after riots {uk}

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/feedarticle/9846255

New gangs are forming in prisons as more and more young people are jailed over the riots, a watchdog has said.

Chief inspector of prisons Nick Hardwick said it had been a "challenge to keep young people safe" as hundreds were jailed after last month's looting and violence. He said new gangs were forming in prisons and gang activity was growing as more young people were joining for their own protection.

"In some places, young people in particular units have formed themselves into gangs or groups and some young people who have not been involved in gangs before have now joined gangs for protection," he said.

More than 1,700 people have appeared in court over the disturbances, with one in five aged between 10 and 17, and nine in 10 male, the latest Ministry of Justice figures showed.





***can't wait for the official expression of 'SURPRISE'.:eyes:

[Kurska]

1. Being "Tough on crime" actually inspires more crime in the end.

Prisons have been unofficial crime schools for a long time. Not like you got many other choice when you get out, cause good luck getting a job in this economy with a felony wrap.

[dkf]

2. Rioting turned out to be such a good idea right?

Screwed for life and for what?