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Claudia Winkleman admits she's never been able to see her own face in the mirror as she reveals the severity of her 'blurry' eyesight Not just because he was scared but because I suspected he didn’t quite realise what was to come. No one had ever done anything like that to Simpson before. No one would have dared. South makes the point frequently that prison is a microcosm, a reflection, of society outside. Many of the inmates would have already had mental health challenges, difficult upbringings, immense trauma, and a lot of this is just compounded inside. Prisons can be places of hope, sometimes – South is sure of this. But only if they are properly resourced and the staff are taken care of, too. South is honest about the psychological toll the work took on her, struggling with recurrent nightmares of men hanging themselves, unable to connect with people outside of work, isolated by the nature of a job that would be simply incomprehensible to most people. Despite the obvious daily hardships of the role, it was what psychologists would call 'moral injury' that eventually led South to quit – the gap between what she felt was right and what she was actually able to do in the circumstances had become too big, for too long.Kylie Jenner flashes her toned tummy as her new clothing line Khy goes on sale... after sharing pilates helped her lose 50lbs from second baby In “Behind These Doors,” Alex South provides readers with invaluable insights from her perspective as a female prison officer. Her experiences shed light on the challenges faced by those working within the prison system and offer a deeper understanding of the complexities of prison life.

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Emily Ratajkowski bundles up in a fur coat while taking son Sylvester out in New York City... after she was seen kissing Stephane Bak in Paris Women shouldn't be police officers," a colleague told Alex South mid-shift. South's gender is a central feature of her new book Behind These Doors, which tells of her 10 years working as a prison officer in HM Prison Service. But despite her size making her diminutive in comparison to many of the extremely dangerous men she spent her time looking after, she also discovered her being a woman afforded her unique chances to connect with inmates and intervene in situations that could easily escalate, if left to the devices of hyper-masculine etiquette, and rigid notions of honour and respect. JLS fans go wild as boyband announces new tour dates for summer 2024: 'This just gave me goosebumps!'Jenna Ortega admits she'll never dye her hair blonde or conform to industry standards because individuals 'haven't had her best interests'

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The book’s overview provides a comprehensive look at the daily realities of working in a correctional facility, exploring the various aspects of prison life that are often misunderstood or misrepresented. From managing inmate behavior to navigating the intricate power dynamics within the prison walls, South sheds light on the multifaceted challenges faced by those tasked with ensuring the safety and rehabilitation of the incarcerated population. Seth Meyers jokes his wifeAlexi Ashe was 'so happy' Jennifer Lawrence confessed her years-long crush on him PICTURED: Maya Jama and Stormzy seen having heated argument in an alleyway during trip to LA after rekindling romance - as she breaks her silence Vanessa Feltz reveals how she has coped with heartbreak following split from Ben Ofoedu: 'I have been out every single night for 129 nights' How do you explain bad news to your child? A psychotherapist reveals his 5 tips for helping them understand (and what to NEVER say)

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