Bob Balfour reveals how he went from struggling with addiction to becoming a high-ranking Massachusetts prison guard.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Overcoming Adversity: From Corrections to Marathon Running

00:08:41 Breaking the Cycle: A Family's Story of Change

00:17:34 Life Before Corrections: A Chaotic Path

00:26:40 Struggles with Addiction and Paranoia

00:36:03 Transition to Department of Correction Career

00:44:54 Navigating Peer Pressure as a Correctional Officer

00:53:47 The Challenges of Navigating the Prison System

01:02:08 Painting Crew Scandal at the Massachusetts State House

01:15:59 The Work Crew Program Evolution

01:22:29 Handling Chaos at a Green Day Concert

01:28:36 Unconventional Security: Inmates at Green Day Concert

01:37:18 Navigating Work with Nonprofits and Policies

01:38:10

01:45:50 Workplace Conflict and Uniform Dispute

01:54:22 Confrontation with DEA: Misunderstandings and Resolutions

02:03:01 Reflections on Life in Correctional Facilities

02:12:27 Advice for Families Affected by Addiction

02:19:49 Urgency in Addressing Youth Issues

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