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5 things you need to know about being a prison officer

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Dawn quote: "Kindness and understanding are two of the most powerful tools you can have at your disposal when working with prisoners."

Starting out as a prison officer 35 years ago, Dawn progressed up the ranks to governor, a role she’s held in several  prisons. She shares her thoughts and reflections on working as a prison officer, how it’s changed over the …