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…Descent Into Madness…

…Descent Into Madness…. Sandro , Katie, Christina, Ally, Rebecca, Avery. Where?. Penitentiary of New Mexico Primarily in Cell Block 4. When?. February 2 nd – 3 rd, 1980. Who?. Inmates 33 inmates killed 200 severely injured Hundreds of rapes and beatings Officers 12 Kidnapped

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…Descent Into Madness…

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  1. …Descent Into Madness… Sandro, Katie, Christina, Ally, Rebecca, Avery

  2. Where? Penitentiary of New Mexico Primarily in Cell Block 4

  3. When? February 2nd – 3rd, 1980

  4. Who? • Inmates • 33 inmates killed • 200 severely injured • Hundreds of rapes and beatings • Officers • 12 Kidnapped • Held hostage • Rapes • Beatings • None killed

  5. How? • Prisoners apprehend officer • Steal keys • Release other prisoners • Riot Begins

  6. Why? • Leadership vanished • Snitch Game • Gangs • Power imbalance • Isolated from society

  7. Discussion What does leadership do for a society? - Lack of leadership? - Corrupt leadership?

  8. Discussion What does a lack of control instill into people in general, not just prisoners? Do humans need to be controlled/regulated?

  9. Discussion Are all people that go to jail bad? What do you believe was going through the minds of the prisoners during the riot?

  10. Discussion Why do gang members join gangs? How are gang leaders determined? Should leaders be positive figures? Are gang members even actual leaders?

  11. Discussion What would you do if you were caught in the middle of the riot? What would it take for one person to stop a riot?

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