[Not the wibbly face! Way to remind him of his own little girl. He kneels to be closer to her level-- not touching her, but looking at her seriously and speaking more gently than before, almost quietly.]
I don't doubt it'll be difficult. I'm not even sure I'll be able to do it myself. But I've been in situations like this before, and I've gotten out. It's taken a lot of luck sometimes, and working together with others, but there's never not been a way out. People like the wardens... they keep saying it's impossible, so much so that after a while, everyone loses their courage, but it's important to never give up hope.