Attica Prison Riots
ATTICA PRISON RIOT
MARY AMON
CJS/221
CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
INTRODUCTION OF THE ATTICA PRISON
RIOT
• In the later part of 1971, a riot was caused at the Attica
Correctional facility in Attica, New York. This riot occurred at the very time that the Prisoners’ Right
Movement was passed. This riot was to demand the right of prisoners on political issues and also a good living conditions. It was also deemed as one of the most famous and significant riots that ever took place in the United
States.
INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
• The prisoner however took control of the prison for 5 days and held about 10 Guards hostage
• All negotiations ensued however failed
• As a result of the riot, about 10 guards and 29 prisons
MARY AMON
CJS/221
CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
INTRODUCTION OF THE ATTICA PRISON
RIOT
• In the later part of 1971, a riot was caused at the Attica
Correctional facility in Attica, New York. This riot occurred at the very time that the Prisoners’ Right
Movement was passed. This riot was to demand the right of prisoners on political issues and also a good living conditions. It was also deemed as one of the most famous and significant riots that ever took place in the United
States.
INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
• The prisoner however took control of the prison for 5 days and held about 10 Guards hostage
• All negotiations ensued however failed
• As a result of the riot, about 10 guards and 29 prisons