Attica Prison Riot- 1971

  1. Describe the events leading up to the riot 2. Identify what happened during the riot 3. Explain its impact on the facility, staff and inmates 4. Denote identifiable lessons that should be learned from the event that could prevent additional disturbances. Riots, or hostage situations 5. Evaluate the riots impact on the correctional system as a whole A. The precipitating event B. Was it planned and why C. How staff organized and what was their initial response D. What type of organizational structure did the inmates form if any E. What type of approach was used to confront the inmates and why was that approach used. F. How was the event terminated