Gangs exert significant informal control inside New Zealand prisons
Wednesday 5 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Department of Corrections
A new report by sociologist Dr Jarrod Gilbert reveals that gangs exercise informal control over non-gang members through fear and intimidation. The research suggests segregating patched members to counter this influence. While Corrections maintains it has control, the report highlights how gangs impact prison culture and inmate security.