Inexpensive to run at about $60 a person, Scared Straight programs would seem to be a small price to pay given the enormous costs associated with crime.Feb 8, 2012
Where is the Scared Straight program?
Filmed at Rahway State Prison, a group of inmates known as the "lifers" berate, scream at, and terrify the young offenders in an attempt to "scare them straight", so that those teenagers will avoid prison life.
Does Pennsylvania have a Scared Straight program?
While numerous "get tough' programs are often suggested for struggling teens in Pennsylvania, such as military style boot camp or "scared straight" programs, leading research has shown that these programs actually serve to increase recidivism rates and boost the odds of offending by 60%-70%.