Can the violence at L.A. jails be prevented?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published February 15, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Two inmates are dead, and more than 100 are injured after nine days of rioting at Los Angeles County Jails. Host Tom Fudge speaks with professor Paul Sutton about what caused the riots, and if they c

Can the violence at L.A. jails be prevented?

Two inmates are dead, and more than 100 are injured after nine days of rioting at Los Angeles County Jails. Host Tom Fudge speaks with professor Paul Sutton about what caused the riots, and if they could have been prevented.

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Paul Sutton . Professor of Criminal Justice at SDSU. He studies the correctional system, and has toured some of the facilities where the recent rioting occurred.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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