NCJ Number
118859
Journal
Terrorism, Violence and Insurgency Journal Volume: 5 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1985) Pages: 22-26
Date Published
1985
Length
5 pages
Annotation
In Great Britian's dispersal prison system, terrorists and maximum security prisoners are moved from one facility to another to make escape more difficult.
Abstract
Terrorists differ from other prisoners because they often have a high self-worth and are able to carry out some terrorist activities while in prison. They also differ from other prisoners in their strong emotional defenses and their lack of remorse for what they have done. Terrorist prisoners want to remain actively involved with their groups; are able to obtain information through newspapers, visitors and other prisoners; are logical and rational; and show no signs of psychosis or mental illness. Terrorists should be separate from other prisoners because they continually try to influence other people with propaganda and information, recruit new group members from the prison population, and are not fearful of committing suicide for terrorist ideals.