Rikers Island Exposed: Prison Guard Reveals How Inmates Are Treated | Marlon Fernandez

Marlon Fernandez shares his experience of becoming a correctional officer on Rikers Island and reveals how the inmates are actually treated.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Orientation at the Academy and Corrections
00:04:28 - Growing up and career aspirations
00:09:08 - The Struggle to Make a Living
00:13:42 - Living Conditions in the Prison System
00:18:02 - Pursue What You Love
00:22:13 - Overcoming Obstacles and Pursuing Goals
00:26:19 - The Gray Area of Criminal Justice
00:30:34 - Challenges Working with Others
00:34:47 - Challenges of being a correctional officer
00:38:59 - Living conditions and hygiene in prison
00:43:12 - Corruption and mistreatment in Riker's Island
00:47:24 - Harsh Treatment of Inmates
00:51:36 - Leaving the Job in Frustration
00:56:01 - Rikers Island's Future
01:00:06 - The Importance of Going Through Stages in the Acting Industry
01:04:02 - Acting Tips and Self-Tape Challenges