Inside the Power Structure of Prison Gangs

Presented by: James L’Etoile
Categories: Crime | Prison | Writing

Drawing on deep professional experience, James L’Etoile takes listeners inside the closed world of prison gangs. This session breaks down how these groups form, how power is maintained, and what motivates loyalty and violence behind bars. Writers gain a realistic understanding of prison culture and learn how to portray it authentically and responsibly on the page.

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