'My name is Ronnie Thompson. Being a prison officer was something I used to be proud of. I soon realised the truth of what its like working as a screw, though.It's afucking headache. Corruption, danger, violence. Welcome to my world.'

Ronnie Thompson was just an ordinary guy. That is, until hebecame a prison officer. By the time he started work at HMP Romwell, he realised he was actually a nurse, a copper, a probation officer, a carer, a councillor, a social worker and, of course, an incarcerator all in one. Oh, and a punch bag for the cons and bosses.

In SCREWED, Ronnie tells it like it is. Hereveals what really goes on behind bars-the times when force is necessary and used, and when it is unnecessary but still used.He exposes the underworld of bent screws, the drugs they traffic, the firms they work for and what they get paid for their sins.He shows how it is left down to a small group of officers to control an over-flowing prison, keep an eye out for corrupt govenors, and dodge the deluded human rights campaigners. Ultimately, he shows us that being a good screw doesnt always mean sticking to the rules...

What really goes on behind bars - the truth about life as a prison officer

About the Author
Ronnie Thompson is an ex-prison officer. He saw more corruption and violence in his years in the service than most people see in a lifetime. Ronnie lives with his partner and their two children.

Reviews
'An extraordinary account... Raw, tough and at times quite shocking, it is pretty addictive stuff' * Bookseller *
'Screwed is a sympathetic and eye-opening account of life behind bars' * London Lite *
'Uncompromisingly forthright... his views cannot be ignored... Of the utmost importance to anyone who wants to really understand what life is like at penal ground zero' * The Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780755316663
Author Ronnie Thompson
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Headline Review
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 306g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 132mm * 25mm