Causes and impact of the New Mexico State Penitentiary – 1980 Prison Riot/Disturbance

Assignment: “An Explosive Environment provides unique insight into the causes of, what
happens during, and the aftermath of prison riots. Using the Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why
formula students are to describe the events leading up to the riot, identify what happened during the riot, and explain its impact on the facility, staff, and inmates. The riot’s impact on the correctional system should also be discussed inclusive of any identifiable lessons should have been learned from this event to prevent future riots or disturbances. “