A systematic review of the importation theory as a contributor towards violence, misconduct and gang membership in correctional centres: a South African perspective: research

Institutional gangs, violence and inmate misconduct is a very prominent feature in correctional centres, to such an extent that they now pose a serious threat to the safety of the inmates, officials, and the broader community. According to researchers, the cause of the phenomena relates to the theor...

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Authors: Fitz, Lincoln (Author) ; Petrus, Theodore (Author) ; Barkhuizen, Jaco (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: Acta criminologica
Year: 2018, Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 108-133
Online Access: Volltext (Publisher)
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Keywords:
Correctional centre
Corrections
Importation
Individual level characteristics
Inmates
Misconduct,
Prison gangs
South Africa