In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 45% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?
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Film contains descriptions of self-harm and attempted suicide.
If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised, help and support is available: BBC Action Line
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Special thanks to Kaigan Carrie at the University of Westminster, host of the Evolving Prisons podcast , external
