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Premiering on A&E, Beyond Scared Straight follows teens with behavioral and legal issues as they participate in prison intervention programs across the United States. During each episode, teens are taken inside correctional facilities where inmates confront them with aggressive warnings, personal stories, and vivid descriptions of prison life. The goal is to shock participants into changing their behavior before it’s too late. Parents, law enforcement officers, and counselors observe as emotions escalate and lessons are delivered. While some teens appear deeply affected and promise change, critics argue about the psychological impact and long-term effectiveness. The show became widely popular, controversial, and culturally influential.