Do people playing chess in prisons have alternatives to the ELO system?

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I've heard that there is some great amateur chess being played in prisons. What kinds of ranking systems develop among prisoners? Has anyone studied this? While I'm putting it out there, has anyone studied or participated in a prison chess club?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Bloodgood