Birkitts Books presents ... Don't Send Us Back to Cuba!: Case Histories on the Seizure of Two Federal Prisons by Cuban Prisoners from Mariel : the Oakdale-Atlanta Disturbances ISBN: 0972713492 Author: Peter Nacci Publisher: K M Publishers Release Date: 2011 Seller Category: History Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 250815003 Notes: Scarce. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Don't Send Us Back To Cuba: Case Histories on the Seizure of Two Federal Prisons by Cuban Prisoners from Mariel Peter L. Nacci, Ph.D. Project Director Events in this book can be called the Federal Prison System's Quiet "Riots". Prison riots can be spontaneous and deadly - unplanned outbursts that remove inequities. A group re-sponse to poor living conditions. These two prison riots of Autumn, 1987 were by native Cuban men who had previously immigrated here in the "Mariel Boat Lift". They were cycled through state and federal pris-ons for crimes committed on US soil, to be eventually locked-up for indefinite terms in Louisiana and Georgia. The prisoners took control of two huge federal prisons: setting fires that gutted both, and took 138 hostages they would use as bargaining chips for nearly two weeks. The Cubans weren't rioting about typical living conditions. They wanted to remain in the US, and not be returned to Cuba, as was secretly planned by the State Department. "Disturbances" here is more accurate a term then "riot". but still doesn't convey the correct level of horror or destructiveness. Well-known prison riots like "Attica" and "New Mexico State" ended violently. These two "Disturbances" ended "quietly". The anticipated assault to rescue hostages never happened. Had it, these might have replaced Attica and New Mexico as the deadliest, best known prison "riots" ever. "Quiet "also describes the Government's handling of the period alter the prisons were retaken. There was a "Report to the Attorney General" and tame appearances before Congressional Committees. The peaceful resolution pleased everyone. A few months after they ended, the disturbances quietly slipped off the national radar screen. The Cuban prisoners were widely scattered among Federal Prisons, and recommended security enhancements were started. The planned mass deportation never happened. Hostage treatment was excellent. And, 12 months after the settlement - following hundreds of interviews, with exhaustive analysis - the FPS quietly classified "The Report" contained in this book as "Sensitive", with limited circulation (not public release) as was originally planned. This was disappointing, but understandable. The Disturbances evoke painful memories. Prison officials reasoned that circulating the report could inflame Cuban prisoners. But the purpose for the investigation was to document lessons learned. The analysis is accurate and valuable even today. The potential for future violence or adding to psychological pains has been significantly mitigated by the passage of time. This unique report is the work of six veteran social scientists who received unlimited access to FPS- and other key officials - even riot leaders! The Federal Prison System (quietly) released the Report to the public in response to a FOIA request some years ago. We thank the FPS for allowing us to share this information. It is an important part of correctional history, and will help those who work in, study or run prisons and prison systems. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!