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The prison guards, predominantly women themselves, play a crucial role in maintaining order in the volatile environment. Many face personal risks given their profession’s association with the gangs that operate both inside and outside the prison walls. Guards are trained to handle emergencies and potential riots. Their rigorous training includes firearm practice, reinforcing their preparedness for any eventuality. As Casia, one of the guards, reflects, the job is not easy, and dangers are omnipresent—threats to their safety become a constant worry in a world fraught with violence.