What does it take to be a prison officer?

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? Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University, externalFilm 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 LineMeet the OU academics: Professor Deborah Drake and Dr Isla Masson, externalFind out more with The Open University, externalMade by Bold Yellow Media LtdSpecial thanks to Kaigan Carrie at the University of Westminster, host of the Evolving Prisons podcast , external💡Watch more videos at BBC Ideas



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