…Descent Into Madness…

Sandro, Katie, Christina, Ally, Rebecca, Avery

Where?Penitentiary of New Mexico

Primarily in Cell Block 4

When?

February 2nd – 3rd, 1980

Who?• Inmates– 33 inmates killed– 200 severely injured– Hundreds of rapes and beatings

• Officers– 12 Kidnapped– Held hostage– Rapes– Beatings– None killed

How?- Prisoners apprehend officer- Steal keys- Release other prisoners- Riot Begins

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

What does a lack of control instill into people in general, not just prisoners?

Do humans need to be controlled/regulated?

Discussion

Are all people that go to jail bad?

What do you believe was going through the minds of the prisoners during the riot?

DiscussionWhy do gang members join gangs?How are gang leaders determined?Should leaders be positive figures?Are gang members even actual leaders?

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?