Vanessa Frake

Vanessa Frake, a former UK prison governor with extensive experience in notorious institutions like Holloway and Wormwood Scrubs, shares her insights on the impact of rising Islam in prisons. She explains the rationale behind separating high-profile inmates like Tommy Robinson for safety reasons. Vanessa dives into officer-prisoner dynamics, highlighting manipulation, staffing challenges, and recruitment issues. She also discusses the emotional toll on staff, the complexities of managing diverse prisoner populations, and the pressing need for reform in the penal system.