Relationships In Prison

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Female penitentiary guards and officers who have experienced difficult and abusive relationships often engage in sexual affairs with inmates. Most prisoners are experienced manipulators, seducing female guards into sexual favors and convincing them to break prison rules. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics,”84 percent of the relationships that female staffers had with inmates ‘appeared to be willing.’” Inside by Mike Santos sheds light on the types of relationships that can develop behind prison walls. Ms. Luna an attractive young female teacher, gets involved with gang member Choo Choo an inmate in the penitentiary. The relationship begins when Choo Choo starts flirting with Ms.Luna , convincing her that they had a lot in common,

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