The Attica Prison Riot of 1971 and Its Impact on Prison Reform.
Title: The Attica Prison Riot of 1971 and Its Impact on Prison Reform.
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 2076 | Pages: 8 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Attica Prison Riot of 1971 and Its Impact on Prison Reform.
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 2076 | Pages: 8 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Attica Prison Riot of 1971 alarmed and outraged society. The public outrage brought about long overdue prison reforms including changes to public policy and administration. The riot began on September 9, 1971 and ended on September 13, 1971 when state police stormed the prison and opened fire. The re-taking of the prison left ten employees and twenty-nine inmates dead. During the riot itself one employee and three inmates were killed. The exact causes or incidents that led to the
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