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455 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Why do you think so many people on this site want people to give them the answer they wanna hear instead of the truth or your (or whomever their asking) opinion? I mean they already told them selves so whats the point?

Asked by Walker asks people over 6 years ago

I strongly suspect that is part of the basic human condition. You want to believe you are right and you want validation.

737 Votes

What do you think of females in this job? I don't see a problem with it but some people seem to

Asked by Mia over 5 years ago

Some females do very well. Most do OK. Some are total loses. Rather like male employees. When I started (1986) women working in men's prisons were unusual but not prohibited. some of the dinosaurs had trouble with it, but not too many. I don't see a problem with it either.

736 Votes

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As of recent has there been anyone who's dug a tunnel out of a prison?

Asked by Andy about 7 years ago

Not that I know of, but it does happen from time to time.

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Why do people think these are chat rooms?

Asked by Donaldsoneeson over 6 years ago

Beats the crap out of me.

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Has someone ever tried to Go hands on with you? If so what happens?

Asked by Samantha about 6 years ago

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What kinds of gangs are there in prison?

Asked by CO fan over 6 years ago

Pretty much all kinds. Many of them are strictly prison gangs, many of them are street gangs that have migrated into prisons. Also some street gangs started in prisons. Most are racial. A small number are geographic, like the Texas Syndicate. Biker gangs are also active in the prison setting. Some are racial-political like the old BGF. Like I said, all kinds.

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