This is a case study based on the New Mexico Prison Riot of 1980, and focuses on identifying the problems which caused
it. In class, we will view a film about the riot. Following the film you will work in pairs or groups of three and explore the
failures in planning, as well as mistakes in implementation which led to the tragedy.
Each student will then write a 4 6 page paper which addresses the following:
Describe the need for change that was identified and documented prior to the riot.
Describe the history and evolution of the problem and explain how it contributed.
Explain what you believe are likely potential causes of the problems and how they impacted the outcome.
Analyze and describe strategies which would have prevented the catastrophe and explain how they would have
helped.
How well did previous interventions compound or resolve the problems? Explain.
Explain the role of stakeholders: were relevant stakeholders identified and how engaged were they in solving
the problems?
Was a system analysis conducted prior to the riot; or after the riot? What was the impact of absence or
presence of pre and post analysis?
How adequate were the resources in place? How adequate were the plans developed and implemented for:
o staff
o security system
o policies & procedures
How adequate were the policies in place and how well were they followed?
How well were mandatory legislation and court orders followed?
Requirements: 4 pages
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