Culture in prison, culture on the street: the convergence between the convict code and code of the street

The convict code guides behaviors, beliefs, and interactions of incarcerated people by encouraging them to mind their own business, never back down, keep to themselves, and not get too close with correctional officers. Within communities, a similar subculture exists, termed the code of the street, w...

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Authors: Mitchell, Meghan M. (Author) ; Pyrooz, David C. (Author) ; Decker, Scott H. 1950- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Journal of crime and justice
Year: 2021, Volume: 44, Issue: 2, Pages: 145-164
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